.A number of intriguing punching rematches may be created-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming handful of weeks, as well as two field champs are actually producing label defenses this weekend.A possible second match in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to become even farther away following Haney's latest submission of a suit versus Garcia. Haney is actually looking for damages for alleged electric battery and also breach of contract, among other points, related to Garcia's positive PED exam after their April junior welterweight label battle in New York. Will the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undisputed illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and also shed a consentaneous choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been looking to get back at because. Can easily the battle be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but instead was knocked down four times en route to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only way for Joshua to return to the title picture. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to protect his IBF middleweight label against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed against the champion after their battle was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Saturday, Chip Ball takes on Ronny Rios in a very first self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually gone to each ends of questionable selections, however can easily he rack up a crystal clear victory dealing with in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings and different what's genuine as well as what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's claim against Garcia makes it improbable they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by bulk choice in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the lawsuit could break the ice for a settlement that consists of a bargain for a rematch. The gain spell between Garcia and Haney is merely extremely large to skip, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the enormous conflict following Garcia's positive test as well as subsequential 1 year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs brought about Garcia's stunning functionality, together with the fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds obese. Both infractions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 favored but was actually defeated 3 attend an upset loss that was later on rescinded to a no contest. The battle was awesome, as well as the 2nd match stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing idea moving right into the April match was actually that Haney will dominate. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the match was actually so careless that there was legitimate dread the battle would not happen at all.Now, with all the bad blood between the fighters together with Garcia's increasing celebrity power and also his functionality against Haney (benefits in spite of), there will be great interest in a rematch. The lawsuit just adds to the drama and also could be the very point that aids unite the concerns to create the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win following week. And why not? Canelo was a major preference against his previous 4 rivals as well as has been extensively slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a chosen underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, in spite of the slim directories. Bivol is certainly not only larger however had the capacity to utilize his footwork and elite punching capability to befuddle and also reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved all along that he is actually a better fighter than Bivol and also his surgically repaired hand will definitely help him verify it in a rematch. This will also be a tradition battle. Canelo would have the opportunity to not just come to be unquestioned champ at a 2nd weight class, however additionally avenge the 2nd loss of his occupation (the other disappointment was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be seen: Bivol's determination to battle Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually talked about during the course of the summer of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the match needs to take place at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez pointed out the match needed to have to happen at 175. Whatever weight they pick, this match is by far the best choice for Canelo if he is actually certainly not visiting deal with either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially has a tremendous challenge to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight world label on the line against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the ring in Australia with a fierce feeling of accountability. He's an aggressive and also courageous competitor that appears ready to let loose after traveling to the united state months ago to combat, merely to find out that Alimkhanuly stopped working to bring in weight and also the fight was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, and also punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out just that. On the other hand, a lot of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have actually gotten into the ring along with insecurity, determined by the hype bordering the champ. This time Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his comfort zone, experiencing a determined, eager challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's first battle against a world-class enemy, the stakes are actually high and he possesses everything to acquire. The question is actually, can he avoid getting knocked out early? Or even can easily he harm the champ early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's ruthless style can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, especially given that Alimkhanuly has merely gone the complete 12 spheres when in his career. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early arounds and taking the fight deep will definitely be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's capability to adjust and also endure Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and also drilling power will be fun to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua four opportunities during the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to protect the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's largest earner behind Canelo, has actually gone from closing in on a significant, profitable face-off with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fierceness match, to fighting to maintain his label relevant at punching's leading desk. To put themself back in to significant altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to restore some reliability after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only technique he can do that is actually along with a quick rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not agree, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny edge of an offer that will certainly view him deal with Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it provides him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly proceed to face the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer 2025, perhaps back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the scene of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 followers pair of full weeks earlier. That match could be for all 4 primary heavyweight world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has presently dismissed recommendations coming from past pugilists including Barry McGuigan that he ought to retire, among questions regarding whether he is losing resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch and will certainly elegant his chances versus his shaken English opponent. And also this time around he will be actually paid more.It was actually a disorderly, engaging as well as awesome battle the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the wintertime and the U.K. just has one stadium with a roofing (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capacity of 74,500), it will be actually a shock to see this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most effective have a place in punching who handles lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will certainly be keen for such a large match-- among the most significant boxing may give next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's career, points out Joshua has actually conceded conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, points out Dubois is going to deal with again in February. Warren has additionally conveyed his fervency for a prompt rematch, thus anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will certainly defend his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Round, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been hungry, alert and hectic in stepping up to best level over the in 2013, even in battles where he failed to have his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer does not seem to become worried about by an elevation disadvantage in world headline battles and was actually regrettable to be refused triumph in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was more impressive was Ball's split decision draw Raymond Ford, who was recently unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been actually as energetic or in the exact same form as Round, that will teem with fire for his very first globe title defense before his home city supporters. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to be careful, as Rios signed up an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was actually the Californian's very first outing in just about 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last round for the WBA and IBF junior lightweight globe titles in June 2022. Sphere's power and wish will observe him protect his WBA waistband with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.