.A variety of intriguing boxing rematches may be created-- or otherwise-- in the following few weeks, and 2 realm champs are actually helping make label defenses this weekend.A feasible second match in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to become a greater distance away adhering to Haney's recent submitting of a case versus Garcia. Haney is looking for damages for supposed electric battery and violation of deal, among other traits, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED test after their April junior welterweight headline battle in The big apple. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his selection success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he would certainly such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the undeniable lighting heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also lost an unanimous choice to Bivol, as well as he has been actually hoping to get back at given that. May the fight be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a battle against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Frenzy big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however instead was actually knocked down four opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only technique for Joshua to return to the headline photo. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to guard his IBF middleweight label against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champ after their battle was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not bring in weight?On Saturday, Nick Round tackles Ronny Rios in a 1st defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has actually gone to both ends of questionable choices, but may he rack up a very clear triumph fighting in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thoughts and also separate what's real and also what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case against Garcia creates it improbable they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through majority choice in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the claim can lead the way for a resolution that includes a deal for a rematch. The yield stint in between Garcia and also Haney is actually just extremely big to skip, for both the boxers as well as the sport.There's the huge debate complying with Garcia's beneficial examination and succeeding one-year restriction. Haney asserts the PEDs led to Garcia's surprising performance, along with the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds overweight. Both transgressions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 preferred but was defeated three times in a distressed reduction that was later on rescinded to a no contest. The battle was actually awesome, and the 2nd match stands to be a ticket office bonanza.After all, the prevailing idea moving in to the April competition was actually that Haney will control. Garcia's actions in the build-up of the match was so reckless that there was actually reputable fear the fight would not take place at all.Now, along with all the poor blood in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's expanding superstar electrical power and his efficiency versus Haney (conveniences in spite of), there will be actually great interest in a rematch. The suit merely includes in the drama and can be the actual trait that helps bridge the issues to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the beloved to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch ought to Bivol succeed next full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a significant fave against his past four opponents and also has been actually commonly slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a decided longshot. Bivol routed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, regardless of the narrow directories. Bivol is actually not just greater but had the ability to use his maneuvering and also elite punching capacity to befuddle as well as reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained all along that he's a far better competitor than Bivol and also his surgically restored hand will help him prove it in a rematch. This will likewise be actually a heritage battle. Canelo would certainly possess the possibility to certainly not only come to be recognized champion at a second body weight training class, yet likewise avenge the 2nd loss of his career (the other defeat was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be viewed: Bivol's desire to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was actually explained during the course of the summer season of 2023, Bivol was actually unfaltering that the battle has to happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's undisputed champion. Alvarez claimed the fight required to happen at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is without a doubt the most effective choice for Canelo if he is actually certainly not going to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol first has a remarkable problem to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight world title vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the ring in Australia along with a tough feeling of task. He's a hostile and also courageous fighter who seems to be prepared to release after journeying to the USA months ago to eliminate, merely to discover that Alimkhanuly fallen short to make weight and the match was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, as well as punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform simply that. In contrast, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have gotten into the ring along with self-doubt, determined due to the hype encompassing the champion. This time Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his convenience zone, encountering an established, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's very first battle versus an outstanding rival, the concerns are high and he possesses everything to gain. The concern is actually, can he avoid acquiring knocked out early? Or may he hurt the champion early to get respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless style could trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, particularly given that Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the total 12 spheres when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early spheres and taking the fight deep will certainly be actually vital. Alimkhanuly's capacity to conform and also stand up to Mikhailovich's hostility and drilling electrical power is going to be fun to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly 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 shield the IBF abundant world label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's greatest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing know a substantial, profitable showdown with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity battle, to combating to keep his title applicable at punching's leading desk. To place themself back into significant hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to reclaim some integrity after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only technique he can possibly do that is actually with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may not concede, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of a deal that will definitely view him encounter Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest path back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to encounter the winner of Usyk vs. Madness 2 in summer season 2025, potentially back at London's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing four knockdowns against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 followers two weeks ago. That battle may be for all 4 primary big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has already put away suggestions from previous boxers like Barry McGuigan that he ought to retire, amidst questions regarding whether he is shedding resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch and also will elaborate his odds against his trembled English opponent. And this time he would certainly be actually paid out more.It was actually a chaotic, engaging and awesome match the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the wintertime as well as the U.K. merely possesses one arena along with a roofing system (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capacity of 74,500), it will be an unpleasant surprise to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most effective have a place in boxing that manages schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching occasions, will be actually keen for such a large battle-- some of the greatest punching can use following year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who guides Joshua's profession, points out Joshua has actually presently acknowledged conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, claims Dubois will fight once again in February. Warren has also shown his gusto for a prompt rematch, therefore anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will defend his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Sphere, left behind, won the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been famished, sharp and also occupied symphonious as much as best amount over the in 2013, also in matches where he really did not have his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist carries out certainly not seem to be to become troubled by an elevation drawback in world label matches and also was actually regrettable to be refuted success in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was much more excellent was Sphere's split selection get Raymond Ford, who was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as active or in the exact same type as Ball, who will definitely teem with fire for his first planet label protection in front of his home metropolitan area supporters. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios registered an outstanding fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's 1st getaway in almost 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last sphere for the WBA as well as IBF junior light globe labels in June 2022. Ball's electricity and also desire will definitely view him guard his WBA waistband with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.