.A lot of exciting boxing rematches might be produced-- or not-- in the next handful of weeks, as well as 2 world champions are helping make headline defenses this weekend.An achievable second match between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney appears to be farther away adhering to Haney's latest declaring of a suit against Garcia. Haney is seeking damages for alleged battery and also violation of arrangement, among other points, related to Garcia's favorable PED exam after their April junior welterweight headline match in The big apple. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his choice triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would certainly such as a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the undisputed lighting heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as dropped a consentaneous decision to Bivol, and he has actually been actually aiming to get even due to the fact that. Can easily the battle be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a battle against the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however rather was actually brought down 4 opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois might be the only way for Joshua to return to the title photo. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to safeguard his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up an upset against the champion after their match was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Saturday, Chip Ball takes on Ronny Rios in a 1st defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has gone to both ends of debatable decisions, yet can he rack up a very clear victory dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thought and feelings as well as distinct what's actual as well as what's not.Real or not: Haney's legal action against Garcia creates it unexpected they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney through large number decision in a jr welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the legal action could break the ice for a settlement that features a package for a rematch. The yield stint between Garcia as well as Haney is actually just extremely big to miss, for both the competitors and also the sport.There's the tremendous conflict adhering to Garcia's beneficial examination as well as succeeding one-year restriction. Haney states the PEDs triggered Garcia's stunning performance, together with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 pounds obese. Both offenses are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as much as a 9-1 favorite but was knocked down three times in a dismayed reduction that was later on reversed to a no competition. The fight was actually electrifying, and the 2nd struggle stands up to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the dominating notion moving into the April competition was that Haney would control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the fight was therefore reckless that there was actually reputable are afraid of the battle definitely would not take place at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream in between the competitors along with Garcia's expanding celebrity power as well as his functionality against Haney (conveniences regardless of), there would be great passion in a rematch. The lawsuit only contributes to the drama and can be the very trait that helps link the issues to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous decision in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol succeed following week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was a major preference versus his previous 4 challengers as well as has actually been widely criticized for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be actually a determined underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the narrow directories. Bivol is certainly not simply larger yet managed to use his maneuvering and also elite punching capability to befuddle and reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained during that he is actually a much better fighter than Bivol and that his operatively restored palm will certainly assist him prove it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be a heritage battle. Canelo would possess the odds to certainly not just end up being recognized champ at a 2nd weight lesson, but also retaliate the second reduction of his occupation (the various other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be found: Bivol's desire to battle Canelo once again. When the rematch was covered during the summer of 2023, Bivol was steadfast that the battle should take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez claimed the match needed to occur at 175. Whatever weight they pick, this fight is by far the most ideal option for Canelo if he is actually certainly not visiting encounter either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. But Bivol to begin with possesses an enormous problem to deal with versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will certainly dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, 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 actually entering the supplant Australia along with a strong sense of task. He is actually an aggressive and fearless competitor who seems to be ready to unleash after traveling to the U.S. months ago to overcome, merely to find out that Alimkhanuly fallen short to make body weight and also the fight was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually an effective puncher, as well as punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish only that. On the other hand, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have entered into the band along with self-doubt, affected by the hype encompassing the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his comfort zone, dealing with a found out, willing challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st match versus an outstanding challenger, the risks are actually high and he possesses every thing to acquire. The question is, can he stay clear of getting knocked senseless early? Or may he harm the champion early to acquire respect?I think Mikhailovich's unrelenting type can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, specifically considering that Alimkhanuly has just gone the comprehensive 12 spheres when in his career. For Mikhailovich, making it through the very early arounds as well as taking the battle deep will certainly be actually vital. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt and also withstand Mikhailovich's hostility and also punching energy is going to be actually fun to view.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua is going to certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua four opportunities during his fifth-round KO victory to guard the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's largest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone from closing with it a substantial, rewarding showdown with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness match, to eliminating to keep his name relevant at punching's leading table. To place himself back in to major combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to recover some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only way he can do that is with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not agree, Joshua won't mind taking the thin edge of a package that will certainly see him face Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, because it delivers him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to face the victor of Usyk vs. Violence 2 in summer months 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 knockdowns against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 supporters 2 full weeks earlier. That fight can be for all 4 major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually currently put away tips coming from past fighters including Barry McGuigan that he should resign, amidst uncertainties as to whether he is dropping resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch as well as is going to expensive his possibilities against his drunk English opponent. And this time around he would certainly be paid more.It was actually a turbulent, engaging as well as thrilling fight the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to take place in the winter and also the U.K. simply possesses one arena along with a roof covering (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would certainly be actually an unpleasant surprise to find this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most strong have a place in punching that controls lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, will be interested for such a sizable match-- some of the largest punching can use upcoming year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that guides Joshua's profession, mentions Joshua has actually already concurred conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, states Dubois will certainly battle again in February. Warren has likewise revealed his fervency for an instant rematch, therefore expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will guard his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Round, left behind, gained the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been famished, sharp as well as active symphonious as much as best degree over the in 2015, even in fights where he didn't possess his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist does not appear to be troubled through an elevation downside in world title matches and also was unlucky to become refused victory in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually much more impressive was Round's crack choice sway Raymond Ford, who was recently undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been actually as active or in the exact same type as Ball, that will have lots of fire for his first planet title defense facing his home city supporters. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to make sure, as Rios registered an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's first trip in almost two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last sphere for the WBA and also IBF junior light world titles in June 2022. Sphere's power and need will definitely find him safeguard his WBA waistband along with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.