.A lot of appealing boxing rematches could be produced-- or not-- in the following few full weeks, and two world champions are actually creating headline defenses this weekend.A possible second fight in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to become even farther away following Haney's recent declaring of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is seeking problems for claimed electric battery as well as violation of deal, and many more traits, related to Garcia's good PED exam after their April junior welterweight title battle in Nyc. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his selection triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would certainly like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the unquestioned illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as lost a consensual decision to Bivol, as well as he has actually been actually looking to get even since. Can easily the fight be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined obtaining a fight versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rabidity big-time championship 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 along with Dubois might be the only method for Joshua to get back to the label image. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to protect his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a distressed against the champion after their match was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Round handles Ronny Rios in an initial self defense of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually gone to each ends of debatable selections, however can easily he score a very clear victory dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings as well as distinct what's real and what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim against Garcia makes it not likely they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by large number selection in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the case can pave the way for a resolution that features a bargain for a rematch. The profit spell between Garcia as well as Haney is actually merely extremely large to avoid, for both the boxers as well as the sport.There's the enormous conflict following Garcia's positive test as well as subsequent one-year restriction. Haney declares the PEDs led to Garcia's shocking performance, in addition to the reality Garcia was 3.2 pounds over weight. Each transgressions are actually vital to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 favorite but was floored three times in an upset loss that was actually eventually overturned to a no contest. The battle was actually awesome, and also the 2nd fight stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought and feelings moving into the April competition was that Haney will control. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the fight was thus negligent that there was actually valid dread the fight definitely would not occur at all.Now, along with all the bad blood between the competitors together with Garcia's developing celebrity electrical power and his functionality versus Haney (advantages in spite of), there would be huge enthusiasm in a rematch. The lawsuit just adds to the dramatization and also may be the actual trait that aids link the concerns to create the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the beloved to fight Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol gain next week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a major preference versus his past four challengers and has been extensively slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a decided longshot. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the narrow directories. Bivol is actually certainly not merely larger but was able to utilize his maneuvering and elite punching capacity to befuddle as well as penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually kept during that he is actually a far better competitor than Bivol and that his surgically fixed palm will definitely help him verify it in a rematch. This would certainly additionally be actually a tradition fight. Canelo will have the opportunity to not simply end up being undisputed champion at a second body weight class, but likewise vindicate the second reduction of his job (the other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be viewed: Bivol's determination to fight Canelo once again. When the rematch was gone over during the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually unfaltering that the struggle must happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's indisputable championship. Alvarez pointed out the match required to happen at 175. Whatever weight they settle on, this match is easily the very best possibility for Canelo if he is actually not visiting deal with either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially possesses a tremendous problem to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will degrade AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight world title vulnerable against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the supplant Australia along with a ferocious feeling of task. He's an aggressive and also courageous boxer who seems to be prepared to discharge after taking a trip to the USA months ago to fight, just to find out that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in body weight and also the match was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, and punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish merely that. On the other hand, a lot of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have entered into the band with insecurity, determined by the buzz encompassing the champion. This time around Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his convenience area, facing a found out, prepared challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st match versus a world-class enemy, the concerns are higher and he has every thing to get. The question is actually, can he stay clear of getting knocked senseless early? Or can he injure the champion early to obtain respect?I assume Mikhailovich's ruthless design can impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, particularly since Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the comprehensive 12 rounds once in his career. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early spheres as well as taking the battle deep will certainly be essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adjust and also hold up against Mikhailovich's aggression and punching power is going to be enjoyable to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, brought down Anthony Joshua 4 times in the course of his fifth-round KO success to fight for the IBF abundant world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's greatest income earner behind Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a big, financially rewarding showdown with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury battle, to fighting to maintain his name appropriate at boxing's top table. To put himself back right into severe contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to recover some reputation after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and also the only means he may do that is actually with an urgent rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the slim edge of a deal that will observe him experience Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, because it gives him the quickest option back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summer 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 supporters pair of full weeks back. That fight might be for all four major heavyweight world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that switches 35 this month, has actually currently dismissed tips coming from past boxers including Barry McGuigan that he need to resign, among doubts in order to whether he is dropping resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch and is going to elaborate his chances against his shaken English competitor. And this moment he would certainly be paid for more.It was actually a chaotic, enjoyable and also electrifying fight the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. But considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to occur in the winter months and also the U.K. just possesses one stadium along with a roofing system (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it would certainly be a surprise to find this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most strong figure in punching who regulates schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will definitely be interested for such a large match-- one of the largest boxing may deliver upcoming year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who resources Joshua's profession, claims Joshua has presently acknowledged phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, claims Dubois is going to fight once more in February. Warren has likewise revealed his fervency for a quick rematch, therefore anticipate it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round is going to safeguard his WBA featherweight headline against RiosNick Round, left behind, gained the WBA featherweight title through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been actually hungry, alert and hectic in stepping up to elite degree over the in 2014, also in battles where he failed to have his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist carries out certainly not appear to be worried about by an elevation downside in globe headline battles and was unfavorable to become denied success in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was extra outstanding was actually Sphere's crack selection draw Raymond Ford, that was actually formerly unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been as energetic or even in the exact same kind as Round, who will definitely have lots of fire for his first globe title self defense before his home city fans. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to make sure, as Rios registered an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's very first getaway in almost pair of years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final sphere for the WBA and also IBF junior lightweight globe titles in June 2022. Sphere's electricity and also wish are going to find him safeguard his WBA belt along with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.