.A lot of interesting boxing rematches might be helped make-- or not-- in the next couple of weeks, and pair of world champs are helping make title defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd match between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney appears to become even farther away observing Haney's recent declaring of a case versus Garcia. Haney is actually looking for damages for claimed battery and also violation of deal, among other traits, pertaining to Garcia's good PED examination after their April junior welterweight label match in Nyc. Will the rematch still happen?Following his choice success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would certainly like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the recognized lighting big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as dropped a consentaneous choice to Bivol, as well as he has been actually seeking to get even given that. Can easily the match be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a battle versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Frenzy big-time championship rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however instead was knocked down four opportunities en course to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois could be the only way for Joshua to return to the label picture. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to protect his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a disturbed versus the champion after their battle was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not bring in weight?On Saturday, Scar Round takes on Ronny Rios in a 1st protection of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually been at each ends of questionable choices, however can easily he rack up a crystal clear success combating in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their ideas and also separate what's real and what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim against Garcia makes it unlikely they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through a large number decision in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the claim can lead the way for a settlement deal that includes a package for a rematch. The return round between Garcia and also Haney is actually just extremely large to pass up, for both the boxers as well as the sport.There's the immense debate adhering to Garcia's good test as well as subsequent one-year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs caused Garcia's astonishing efficiency, alongside the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds over weight. Both offenses are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as high as a 9-1 beloved yet was defeated three times in a distressed reduction that was actually eventually rescinded to a no competition. The match was electrifying, and also the second battle stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought and feelings heading in to the April match was that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the fight was actually therefore reckless that there was valid are afraid of the battle would not take place at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream between the competitors together with Garcia's increasing star electrical power and his performance against Haney (benefits notwithstanding), there would be great interest in a rematch. The legal action simply includes in the dramatization and can be the actual thing that assists link the problems to bring in the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the preferred to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch needs to Bivol succeed upcoming full week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a significant fave versus his previous 4 enemies and also has actually been actually widely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a decided longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, despite the slender directories. Bivol is actually not simply bigger yet managed to use his footwork as well as best punching capacity to bewilder and also penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved during that he's a far better boxer than Bivol which his operatively repaired hand will definitely help him show it in a rematch. This will additionally be a tradition fight. Canelo would certainly have the odds to certainly not just come to be unquestioned champ at a second body weight course, yet additionally avenge the second loss of his career (the various other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become seen: Bivol's determination to fight Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually talked about throughout the summer of 2023, Bivol was unfaltering that the match must occur at 168 pounds for Canelo's undisputed championship. Alvarez pointed out the match needed to take place at 175. Whatever weight they choose, this fight is by far the very best choice for Canelo if he is actually certainly not heading to experience either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially possesses a remarkable difficulty to deal with versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich is going to depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight globe title on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia with a fierce feeling of responsibility. He is actually an aggressive and also courageous competitor that appears ready to release after journeying to the USA months ago to overcome, merely to discover that Alimkhanuly fallen short to create weight and also the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a highly effective puncher, and punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform simply that. In contrast, much of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have entered the ring along with insecurity, influenced due to the buzz bordering the champion. This time Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his convenience region, experiencing an established, willing opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's 1st battle against a first-rate enemy, the concerns are high and he possesses every little thing to get. The question is, can he avoid acquiring knocked out early? Or even can easily he hurt the champion early to get respect?I presume Mikhailovich's ruthless type can impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, particularly given that Alimkhanuly has only gone the complete 12 rounds when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early rounds and also taking the battle deep is going to be key. Alimkhanuly's capability to adjust and endure Mikhailovich's aggression and also punching energy will certainly be actually enjoyable to check out.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua is going to not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, tore down Anthony Joshua four times throughout his fifth-round KO victory to shield the IBF heavyweight world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's most significant earner behind Canelo, has gone coming from closing in on a large, rewarding showdown along with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fierceness fight, to eliminating to keep his name appropriate at boxing's top table. To place himself back right into major contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to reclaim some integrity after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only technique he can possibly do that is along with an urgent rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the slim side of an offer that are going to see him face Dubois in a sequel, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, since it gives him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to encounter the winner of Usyk vs. Madness 2 in summer months 2025, potentially back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 fans pair of weeks ago. That fight might be for all 4 primary big-time world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has actually already put away tips coming from past fighters like Barry McGuigan that he should retire, amid questions as to whether he is actually losing protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch as well as will elegant his possibilities versus his shaken English rival. And this time he will be paid more.It was actually a chaotic, engaging and also awesome match the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter months as well as the U.K. merely has one arena along with a roofing system (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it will be a shock to find this fight land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most powerful figure in punching that handles schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching activities, will definitely be keen for such a huge battle-- some of the most significant punching can easily provide next year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's occupation, claims Joshua has presently agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, states Dubois will definitely deal with again in February. Warren has additionally conveyed his fervency for a prompt rematch, therefore expect it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will definitely shield his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight label by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been famished, sharp as well as busy in stepping as much as elite amount over the last year, also in fights where he didn't have his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter does certainly not seem to be to be bothered through a height negative aspect in world headline fights as well as was regrettable to become refuted triumph in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually much more exceptional was actually Sphere's split choice win over Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been actually as active or even in the very same form as Sphere, who will definitely have lots of fire for his 1st globe headline protection before his home city fans. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to beware, as Rios signed up a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's 1st trip in almost pair of years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final sphere for the WBA and IBF junior featherweight world titles in June 2022. Round's energy as well as desire will view him defend his WBA waistband with a selection success.-- Parkinson.