.A number of intriguing boxing rematches can be made-- or otherwise-- in the next handful of weeks, and also 2 realm champions are helping make headline defenses this weekend.A feasible second match in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to be farther away following Haney's current declaring of a case against Garcia. Haney is actually looking for damages for supposed battery as well as breach of contract, to name a few points, related to Garcia's good PED test after their April junior welterweight label fight in New York. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would certainly as if a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undisputed lighting big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and lost a consentaneous selection to Bivol, and he has actually been hoping to get even considering that. Can the battle be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a match against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was actually torn down 4 times en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only means for Joshua to get back to the headline image. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to protect his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champ after their battle was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't create weight?On Sunday, Scar Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a first protection of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has gone to both ends of debatable selections, however may he rack up a clear success combating in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts as well as separate what's actual and what's not.Real or not: Haney's legal action against Garcia makes it improbable they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by large number selection in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the case could break the ice for a negotiation that includes a package for a rematch. The yield bout between Garcia and also Haney is simply very big to skip, for both the competitors and also the sport.There's the huge dispute observing Garcia's beneficial exam and subsequential one-year ban. Haney states the PEDs caused Garcia's astonishing efficiency, along with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 pounds overweight. Each offenses are key to the lawsuit.Haney was as much as a 9-1 beloved yet was actually floored three attend a distressed loss that was later on rescinded to a no competition. The battle was awesome, and also the 2nd battle stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought and feelings moving in to the April matchup was actually that Haney would control. Garcia's behavior in the buildup of the fight was actually thus negligent that there was legit are afraid of the bout wouldn't take place at all.Now, with all the negative blood stream in between the competitors alongside Garcia's expanding superstar energy as well as his performance against Haney (perks nevertheless), there would be actually huge interest in a rematch. The suit simply includes in the drama and might be the very factor that helps link the problems to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the preferred to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through unanimous decision in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch must Bivol succeed following full week. As well as why not? Canelo was a major preference versus his past four challengers as well as has been actually widely criticized for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a chosen longshot. Bivol routed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, even with the slim scorecards. Bivol is not simply greater however was able to utilize his maneuvering and also elite boxing capacity to baffle and also discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained during that he is actually a much better fighter than Bivol and that his operatively mended palm is going to help him confirm it in a rematch. This will additionally be a tradition battle. Canelo would possess the odds to certainly not just end up being undeniable champ at a second weight lesson, yet additionally vindicate the second loss of his career (the other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to be seen: Bivol's determination to battle Canelo once again. When the rematch was reviewed throughout the summer season of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the battle has to happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez said the fight required to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they choose, this match is actually easily the greatest choice for Canelo if he's not mosting likely to experience either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol initially has a remarkable challenge to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight planet label 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 brutal feeling of duty. He's an aggressive as well as courageous fighter that appears all set to discharge after taking a trip to the united state months ago to overcome, simply to uncover that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in weight and also the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is a highly effective puncher, and punchers want to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to do only that. In contrast, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have gotten in the band along with insecurity, affected by the hype surrounding the champion. This time Alimkhanuly finds themself outside his comfort region, facing an identified, eager opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's initial battle against a world-class challenger, the risks are actually higher as well as he possesses every little thing to gain. The question is actually, can he steer clear of getting knocked senseless early? Or even can he hurt the champ early to gain respect?I assume Mikhailovich's unrelenting design could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, particularly due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has actually simply gone the total 12 arounds once in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early arounds and also taking the battle deep will certainly be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's capability to adjust and also resist Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and punching energy will definitely be enjoyable to watch.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will definitely not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua four opportunities in the course of his fifth-round KO success to protect the IBF heavyweight world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's most significant wage earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing in on a huge, beneficial showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury battle, to overcoming to maintain his label applicable at punching's leading desk. To place themself back in to serious hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to restore some reliability after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only means he may do that is actually along with a prompt rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not concur, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny edge of a deal that are going to view him encounter Dubois in a follow up, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, since it provides him the quickest route back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would advance to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Frenzy 2 in summer 2025, potentially back at London's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts 2 full weeks ago. That match might be for all four primary heavyweight world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually put away tips from past fighters including Barry McGuigan that he ought to resign, amidst hesitations concerning whether he is shedding protection to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch and will elaborate his chances against his drunk English rival. And this moment he would certainly be paid for more.It was actually a turbulent, enjoyable and also awesome battle the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. However since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to occur in the winter and also the U.K. simply possesses one arena along with a roofing system (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it would be a shock to view this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most effective have a place in punching that manages schedules that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will definitely be keen for such a large fight-- some of the biggest boxing may give next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's job, says Joshua has presently concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, states Dubois is going to fight again in February. Warren has actually also shown his gusto for a quick rematch, therefore expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Round is going to guard his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Ball, left behind, gained the WBA featherweight headline by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been starving, sharp as well as occupied symphonious up to elite amount over the last year, also in fights where he failed to possess his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs certainly not seem to be to be troubled through a height negative aspect in globe label matches and was actually unfortunate to become refused victory in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was a lot more impressive was Ball's crack choice gain Raymond Ford, that was previously undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been actually as energetic or even in the exact same type as Round, who will have lots of fire for his first planet label protection before his home metropolitan area followers. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios signed up a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's initial trip in just about two years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last round for the WBA and also IBF junior featherweight planet labels in June 2022. Round's energy and also desire will definitely see him safeguard his WBA belt with a choice success.-- Parkinson.