.A variety of intriguing boxing rematches might be made-- or otherwise-- in the following handful of weeks, as well as 2 realm champs are making headline defenses this weekend.An achievable 2nd battle between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be further away complying with Haney's latest submission of a legal action against Garcia. Haney is actually seeking damages for supposed electric battery and also breach of agreement, to name a few traits, related to Garcia's positive PED test after their April junior welterweight label battle in New york city. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would certainly as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the uncontested lighting heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consentaneous decision to Bivol, and he has actually been actually aiming to get even given that. May the fight be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a fight against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Violence big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was brought down 4 times en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only method for Joshua to get back to the headline picture. Will Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to try to safeguard his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score an upset versus the champ after their fight was actually held off back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Saturday, Chip Round takes on Ronny Rios in a first protection of his WBA featherweight headline. Reception has actually gone to each ends of questionable choices, but can he score a clear victory dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their notions as well as distinct what's genuine and also what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's case versus Garcia makes it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through a large number choice in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the lawsuit could pave the way for a resolution that features a deal for a rematch. The yield stint between Garcia as well as Haney is actually merely too major to refuse, for both the competitors and also the sport.There's the astounding debate adhering to Garcia's positive exam and also subsequential 1 year ban. Haney professes the PEDs led to Garcia's stunning performance, alongside the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds obese. Each infractions are key to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 favorite however was actually floored three times in an upset reduction that was actually later on reversed to a no competition. The match was electrifying, and the 2nd fight stands to be a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating idea heading in to the April matchup was that Haney will control. Garcia's habits in the accumulation of the battle was actually thus reckless that there was actually reputable dread the struggle wouldn't take place at all.Now, with all the poor blood in between the boxers along with Garcia's growing star power as well as his efficiency against Haney (conveniences regardless of), there would certainly be actually huge enthusiasm in a rematch. The case simply includes in the dramatization as well as may be the exact factor that assists link the issues to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the beloved to fight Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol win following full week. As well as why certainly not? Canelo was actually a significant preference against his past four enemies and also has been largely slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a made a decision underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, in spite of the slim scorecards. Bivol is actually certainly not merely greater yet was able to utilize his footwork and also elite boxing capability to bewilder and also discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved the whole time that he's a far better boxer than Bivol and that his surgically restored palm will definitely aid him confirm it in a rematch. This would certainly also be actually a legacy match. Canelo would have the odds to not simply become undisputed champ at a second weight lesson, however also vindicate the 2nd loss of his occupation (the other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become seen: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually discussed in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually staunch that the struggle should happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's unquestioned champion. Alvarez claimed the battle needed to have to take place at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this battle is actually by far the most effective alternative for Canelo if he's not mosting likely to experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol first possesses a remarkable challenge to encounter versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight globe headline on the line against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia along with a tough sense of accountability. He's a hostile and also fearless fighter who seems to be prepared to unleash after taking a trip to the united state months ago to fight, merely to discover that Alimkhanuly stopped working to create body weight as well as the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is an effective puncher, and also punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out only that. On the other hand, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have gotten in the band along with self-doubt, influenced by the hype bordering the champ. This time around Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his convenience zone, facing a determined, ready opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's very first battle versus an outstanding challenger, the risks are higher and he has every thing to get. The concern is actually, can he steer clear of getting knocked senseless early? Or can easily he hurt the champion early to obtain respect?I believe Mikhailovich's ruthless style might impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically because Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the full 12 spheres once in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early arounds and also taking the match deep will be actually vital. Alimkhanuly's capacity to adjust and hold up against Mikhailovich's hostility and also punching energy will definitely be fun to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 times in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to shield the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's biggest income earner behind Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing in on a substantial, financially rewarding showdown with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness match, to overcoming to keep his name applicable at punching's leading desk. To put himself back right into serious contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to reclaim some reputation after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only method he can do that is with a quick rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not acknowledge, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny side of an offer that will definitely view him deal with Dubois in a part two, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, considering that it supplies him the quickest route back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would advance to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summertime 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 knockdowns against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 fans two full weeks ago. That match could be for all 4 significant big-time world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has actually presently dismissed suggestions coming from previous pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he must resign, in the middle of uncertainties as to whether he is actually losing resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch as well as will certainly expensive his chances versus his shaken English rival. And also this moment he will be actually paid out more.It was actually a turbulent, enjoyable as well as electrifying match the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. However given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to happen in the winter months and the U.K. just has one arena along with a roofing (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it will be actually a shock to view this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most highly effective figure in punching who regulates schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will certainly be actually keen for such a sizable fight-- among the largest punching can easily give upcoming year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that resources Joshua's occupation, points out Joshua has actually actually concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, says Dubois will certainly fight once again in February. Warren has also shown his gusto for an instant rematch, therefore expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will protect his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Sphere, left, gained the WBA featherweight headline by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been actually hungry, sharp and active in stepping approximately best degree over the in 2014, also in battles where he failed to have his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer carries out certainly not appear to be bothered by a height downside in world headline battles and was unlucky to be refused triumph in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually even more remarkable was Ball's crack decision sway Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as active or even in the exact same type as Round, who will teem with fire for his 1st world label protection before his home urban area enthusiasts. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios registered a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's initial outing in just about pair of years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior lightweight world titles in June 2022. Sphere's power as well as wish will observe him shield his WBA belt along with a selection success.-- Parkinson.