.A variety of fascinating punching rematches can be produced-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming few weeks, as well as 2 field champions are actually producing title defenses this weekend.A possible second match between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to be further away adhering to Haney's current declaring of a lawsuit against Garcia. Haney is finding damages for claimed battery and also violation of arrangement, and many more factors, related to Garcia's good PED examination after their April junior welterweight title battle in New york city. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his choice victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he would certainly as if a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undeniable light big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also lost a consentaneous decision to Bivol, as well as he has actually been trying to get back at considering that. May the match be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a match versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Frenzy big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down 4 opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only way for Joshua to get back to the label photo. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to safeguard his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a distressed against the champ after their match was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not bring in weight?On Saturday, Chip Sphere takes on Ronny Rios in an initial protection of his WBA featherweight headline. Reception has gone to each ends of debatable choices, yet may he score a very clear victory fighting in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thought and feelings and also distinct what's real as well as what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's legal action against Garcia creates it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by bulk decision in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the lawsuit could break the ice for a settlement deal that includes a deal for a rematch. The profit stint between Garcia as well as Haney is simply extremely large to refuse, for both the fighters as well as the sport.There's the immense dispute following Garcia's positive exam and subsequential 1 year ban. Haney states the PEDs resulted in Garcia's shocking functionality, in addition to the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds over weight. Both offenses are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 beloved but was actually defeated 3 attend a dismayed reduction that was actually eventually rescinded to a no competition. The fight was electrifying, as well as the 2nd match stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought and feelings heading right into the April match was that Haney would dominate. Garcia's behavior in the buildup of the fight was thus careless that there was legit dread the match would not occur at all.Now, along with all the negative blood in between the fighters together with Garcia's increasing star power and also his efficiency against Haney (advantages notwithstanding), there will be actually tremendous interest in a rematch. The suit just adds to the drama and might be the actual point that aids bridge the concerns to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch should Bivol gain next full week. And also why not? Canelo was a primary preference versus his past 4 rivals as well as has been widely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be actually a chosen longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, even with the slender scorecards. Bivol is actually not merely larger however managed to use his footwork as well as best punching ability to baffle and also penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved during that he's a much better boxer than Bivol and also his surgically restored hand will certainly aid him show it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be a heritage fight. Canelo will have the possibility to not simply come to be undisputed champion at a second body weight training class, yet also retaliate the 2nd reduction of his profession (the various other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be observed: Bivol's readiness to fight Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually reviewed throughout the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the match needs to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's uncontested champion. Alvarez stated the battle needed to have to take place at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this fight is actually by far the most effective option for Canelo if he's certainly not mosting likely to encounter either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol first has a tremendous problem to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight planet title on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the ring in Australia with a tough feeling of obligation. He's a hostile and courageous fighter who seems to be prepared to unleash after taking a trip to the united state months ago to eliminate, just to discover that Alimkhanuly stopped working to create weight as well as the fight was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a strong puncher, and also punchers want to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to do just that. In contrast, most of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have entered into the band with self-doubt, affected by the buzz encompassing the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience area, experiencing an identified, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's very first fight against a world-class opponent, the risks are higher and also he possesses everything to obtain. The inquiry is, can he avoid acquiring knocked out early? Or even may he harm the champ early to obtain respect?I think Mikhailovich's ruthless type might impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the total 12 rounds as soon as in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early arounds as well as taking the match deep will certainly be crucial. Alimkhanuly's ability to adjust and resist Mikhailovich's hostility as well as punching energy will be actually fun to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during his fifth-round KO success to safeguard the IBF heavyweight world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's most significant wage earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing in on a huge, lucrative face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fierceness battle, to fighting to keep his name pertinent at punching's best desk. To put themself back right into serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to restore some integrity after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only technique he can possibly do that is along with an immediate rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may certainly not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the slim side of a deal that will certainly find him face Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it offers him the quickest route back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Frenzy 2 in summertime 2025, perhaps back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's humiliating 4 knockdowns versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 fans pair of full weeks earlier. That fight could be for all 4 major heavyweight globe titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually presently put away pointers from past boxers such as Barry McGuigan that he need to resign, surrounded by doubts regarding whether he is losing resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch and will certainly elegant his opportunities versus his shaken English opponent. And this time he will be spent more.It was actually a chaotic, engaging and also electrifying fight the very first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the wintertime and the U.K. just possesses one stadium along with a roofing system (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it will be an unpleasant surprise to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most strong figure in boxing that controls schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching events, will definitely be actually interested for such a huge battle-- among the biggest punching may give next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's occupation, says Joshua has presently concurred conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, states Dubois will definitely battle again in February. Warren has likewise conveyed his gusto for an immediate rematch, thus expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere is going to safeguard his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Ball, left, gained the WBA featherweight headline through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been famished, alert and hectic in stepping up to elite level over the last year, also in fights where he didn't have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer does certainly not seem to be to be bothered by a height drawback in globe title battles as well as was actually unfavorable to be denied success in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually more exceptional was Sphere's split choice gain Raymond Ford, who was actually formerly undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been as energetic or even in the exact same kind as Round, who will definitely has plenty of fire for his very first globe title protection facing his home area followers. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios registered an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's very first getaway in virtually 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA as well as IBF junior featherweight world titles in June 2022. Sphere's energy and also desire will certainly see him guard his WBA waistband along with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.