.A lot of exciting boxing rematches could be produced-- or not-- in the upcoming few weeks, and also two arena champions are actually helping make label defenses this weekend.An achievable second fight in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be to become farther away following Haney's current declaring of a case versus Garcia. Haney is finding damages for supposed electric battery as well as violation of deal, to name a few traits, pertaining to Garcia's good PED test after their April junior welterweight label match in New york city. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the uncontested illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also dropped a consensual choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been hoping to get back at due to the fact that. Can the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined obtaining a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rabidity heavyweight champion rematch. He needed to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was actually brought down 4 opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois may be the only means for Joshua to return to the title image. Will Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to protect his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up an upset against the champion after their match was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Saturday, Scar Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in an initial self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually gone to each ends of disputable choices, but can he rack up a very clear success combating in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thought and feelings and separate what's genuine as well as what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim versus Garcia makes it extremely unlikely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney through large number decision in a junior 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 bargain for a rematch. The gain stint in between Garcia and also Haney is actually simply very significant to avoid, for both the competitors and the sport.There's the enormous controversy observing Garcia's good exam as well as succeeding 1 year ban. Haney asserts the PEDs brought about Garcia's shocking efficiency, along with the fact Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both transgressions are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 favored however was actually knocked down 3 attend a distressed reduction that was later reversed to a no competition. The battle was awesome, and the second battle stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the dominating idea heading in to the April match was that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's behavior in the build-up of the fight was thus reckless that there was actually reputable are afraid the bout definitely would not take place at all.Now, along with all the bad blood between the competitors along with Garcia's growing celebrity energy and also his performance against Haney (conveniences in spite of), there would be actually immense enthusiasm in a rematch. The case simply adds to the drama as well as might be the very thing that helps bridge the problems to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch needs to Bivol succeed following week. As well as why not? Canelo was actually a primary fave against his past 4 rivals and has actually been actually largely slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a chosen longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, despite the slim directories. Bivol is actually not just larger however was able to use his footwork and best punching capability to befuddle and also discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has maintained all along that he is actually a far better fighter than Bivol and also his surgically repaired palm will definitely assist him show it in a rematch. This will additionally be a heritage battle. Canelo will possess the odds to certainly not simply come to be indisputable champ at a second weight training class, yet also avenge the 2nd loss of his career (the other disappointment was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be viewed: Bivol's desire to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was actually discussed throughout the summer of 2023, Bivol was unfaltering that the battle needs to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's uncontested championship. Alvarez stated the match needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they pick, this fight is actually without a doubt the very best alternative for Canelo if he is actually not mosting likely to encounter either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially has a significant difficulty to face against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight world headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia with a strong feeling of obligation. He's an aggressive as well as fearless fighter who appears prepared to release after traveling to the U.S. months ago to eliminate, only to discover that Alimkhanuly fallen short to create body weight as well as the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a highly effective puncher, and also punchers want to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish simply that. In contrast, much of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have actually entered into the band along with self-doubt, affected due to the buzz neighboring the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his convenience area, encountering a figured out, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's very first battle against a first-rate challenger, the stakes are actually high and also he has every little thing to obtain. The concern is actually, can he prevent acquiring knocked out early? Or even can he injure the champ early to get respect?I assume Mikhailovich's ruthless design might trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, especially because Alimkhanuly has merely gone the full 12 arounds as soon as in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early rounds and also taking the battle deep will be actually key. Alimkhanuly's capacity to conform and resist Mikhailovich's aggression and also punching power is going to be actually enjoyable to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will definitely certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, brought down Anthony Joshua four opportunities in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to safeguard the IBF abundant globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's greatest earner behind Canelo, has gone coming from closing in on a significant, financially rewarding showdown along with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury match, to eliminating to maintain his title relevant at punching's leading table. To put himself back into serious contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to regain some integrity after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, as well as the only means he can do that is with a prompt rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the thin side of an offer that will observe him face Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it supplies him the quickest course back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would progress to deal with the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summertime 2025, perhaps back at Greater london's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts two weeks ago. That match could be for all four significant big-time globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that turns 35 this month, has actually currently dismissed pointers coming from previous fighters including Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, amidst hesitations in order to whether he is actually dropping protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch as well as will elegant his possibilities against his shaken English competitor. As well as this moment he would certainly be actually spent more.It was actually a disorderly, entertaining as well as thrilling battle the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. However because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the wintertime and the U.K. merely possesses one coliseum with a roof (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it will be an unpleasant surprise to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most effective figure in punching who manages lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, will be keen for such a huge match-- some of the most significant boxing can easily supply following year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that guides Joshua's career, states Joshua has already agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, points out Dubois will certainly deal with again in February. Warren has actually likewise shared his gusto for an urgent rematch, therefore expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere is going to defend his WBA featherweight label versus RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been actually starving, alert and occupied symphonious as much as elite level over the in 2014, also in battles where he really did not have his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out certainly not appear to be troubled through an elevation drawback in world title fights as well as was regrettable to be refuted success in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was much more outstanding was Sphere's split decision sway Raymond Ford, who was actually earlier unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been as active or in the very same type as Sphere, that will have plenty of fire for his 1st globe label self defense facing his home area enthusiasts. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to take care, as Rios registered an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was actually the Californian's very first outing in nearly two years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last sphere for the WBA and IBF junior light planet labels in June 2022. Sphere's electricity and also wish will certainly find him guard his WBA belt along with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.