.An amount of appealing punching rematches could be made-- or otherwise-- in the next few weeks, as well as two field champions are helping make label defenses this weekend.A possible second battle between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to become further away observing Haney's latest declaring of a case versus Garcia. Haney is actually seeking loss for claimed battery and also breach of arrangement, and many more factors, pertaining to Garcia's favorable PED examination after their April junior welterweight label fight in Nyc. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would such as a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the unquestioned lighting big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost an unanimous selection to Bivol, and he has been actually hoping to get back at because. May the fight be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness heavyweight champion rematch. He needed to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was actually torn down four opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only way for Joshua to respond to the title photo. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to guard his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up an upset versus the champ after their battle was held off back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Sunday, Scar Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a 1st self defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has actually gone to both ends of questionable decisions, however can easily he rack up a crystal clear triumph combating at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their notions as well as distinct what's genuine and also what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's legal action against Garcia makes it unexpected they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney by bulk selection in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the case might pave the way for a negotiation that consists of an offer for a rematch. The profit round between Garcia and Haney is actually simply very huge to pass up, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the enormous dispute complying with Garcia's favorable exam and also subsequential one-year ban. Haney professes the PEDs caused Garcia's shocking performance, together with the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Both transgressions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 preferred but was actually floored three attend a dismayed reduction that was later reversed to a no contest. The fight was actually awesome, as well as the second match stands up to be a ticket office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought and feelings moving into the April match was that Haney would certainly control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the match was therefore negligent that there was actually legit worry the fight would not occur at all.Now, along with all the poor blood stream between the fighters in addition to Garcia's increasing celebrity energy and his efficiency versus Haney (conveniences notwithstanding), there will be actually enormous interest in a rematch. The lawsuit only includes in the dramatization and also may be the very factor that aids link the problems to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win following week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a major fave versus his previous 4 rivals and has actually been actually largely slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a made a decision longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, despite the narrow scorecards. Bivol is certainly not simply greater yet managed to use his footwork and also best boxing capability to befuddle and also punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually maintained during that he is actually a better boxer than Bivol which his operatively fixed palm is going to assist him show it in a rematch. This would additionally be a tradition match. Canelo would certainly possess the possibility to certainly not merely end up being unquestioned champ at a 2nd weight training class, however also avenge the 2nd loss of his occupation (the other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be viewed: Bivol's willingness to deal with Canelo once again. When the rematch was actually covered in the course of the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually unwavering that the fight should occur at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's indisputable champion. Alvarez said the fight required to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this battle is actually without a doubt the very best choice for Canelo if he is actually not visiting face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol first possesses a tremendous problem to face against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will definitely depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight planet headline on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually entering the supplant Australia with a fierce feeling of responsibility. He's an aggressive and brave fighter who seems to be prepared to discharge after journeying to the USA months ago to overcome, merely to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to create body weight as well as the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, and also punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform merely that. In contrast, much of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have actually gotten into the band with insecurity, affected by the buzz neighboring the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience zone, facing a calculated, prepared opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's initial battle against a world-class rival, the stakes are actually higher and he has every thing to obtain. The question is, can he stay clear of receiving knocked senseless early? Or can he hurt the champion early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's ruthless design can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, especially because Alimkhanuly has merely gone the full 12 arounds as soon as in his career. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early rounds and taking the battle deep will be actually vital. Alimkhanuly's capacity to conform and hold up against Mikhailovich's aggression and drilling energy will be exciting to check out.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will definitely certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities in the course of his fifth-round KO victory to fight for the IBF heavyweight world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's most significant income earner behind Canelo, has gone coming from closing know a significant, rewarding showdown along with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence fight, to eliminating to maintain his title pertinent at boxing's top desk. To put himself back in to serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to recover some integrity after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only means he may do that is along with an instant rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may not concede, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of a package that will view him face Dubois in a part two, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it uses him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to deal with the winner of Usyk vs. Fierceness 2 in summer season 2025, potentially back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing 4 presentations versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts pair of full weeks ago. That fight can be for all four major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually currently put away recommendations coming from past boxers like Barry McGuigan that he must retire, surrounded by doubts as to whether he is actually losing resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch and also is going to expensive his odds versus his shaken English rival. As well as this time he would certainly be paid for more.It was a turbulent, entertaining as well as electrifying fight the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to occur in the winter months as well as the U.K. simply has one coliseum along with a roof (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capacity of 74,500), it will be a surprise to observe this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most highly effective have a place in punching who manages schedules that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing events, will definitely be actually interested for such a huge fight-- some of the biggest boxing can easily provide next year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who guides Joshua's occupation, mentions Joshua has actually currently agreed terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, points out Dubois will certainly deal with once again in February. Warren has additionally conveyed his gusto for an instant rematch, thus expect it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Ball will definitely protect his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Sphere, left behind, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been actually starving, alert and busy symphonious as much as best amount over the last year, even in battles where he really did not have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter does not seem to be worried about through a height negative aspect in world headline fights as well as was regrettable to be refused triumph in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was much more impressive was actually Round's split decision gain Raymond Ford, that was previously undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been as energetic or even in the exact same form as Ball, who will definitely be full of fire for his 1st world title protection facing his home city fans. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to make sure, as Rios registered a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's 1st trip in practically 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior light planet labels in June 2022. Ball's energy as well as need will definitely view him guard his WBA waistband with a choice success.-- Parkinson.