.A lot of exciting punching rematches could be helped make-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming few weeks, and 2 arena champions are actually helping make headline defenses this weekend.A feasible second battle in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney appears to be further away observing Haney's recent filing of a suit against Garcia. Haney is looking for problems for supposed electric battery and breach of deal, among other factors, pertaining to Garcia's favorable PED examination after their April junior welterweight headline fight in New york city. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undisputed lighting big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost a consentaneous choice to Bivol, and he has been actually aiming to get even because. Can easily the match be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to getting a battle versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury big-time championship rematch. He needed to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was torn down four opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the headline image. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to defend his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed versus the champ after their match was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Ball handles Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has actually gone to each ends of questionable choices, but can he rack up a very clear victory combating in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thoughts as well as different what's true and what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's lawsuit against Garcia creates it improbable they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, defeated Devin Haney by majority selection in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the suit can pave the way for a resolution that features a deal for a rematch. The return stint in between Garcia and also Haney is actually merely very huge to avoid, for both the competitors as well as the sport.There's the astounding conflict following Garcia's positive examination and succeeding one-year ban. Haney claims the PEDs led to Garcia's stunning efficiency, along with the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Both infractions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 favorite but was defeated 3 attend an upset loss that was later on rescinded to a no competition. The battle was actually awesome, and the second bout stands to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the dominating idea heading in to the April matchup was actually that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the match was therefore negligent that there was actually legit are afraid the fight definitely would not occur at all.Now, along with all the negative blood in between the boxers along with Garcia's expanding superstar electrical power and his performance versus Haney (benefits nevertheless), there would be immense passion in a rematch. The lawsuit only contributes to the dramatization as well as might be the exact trait that aids link the concerns to create the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to overcome Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by unanimous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol gain following week. And why not? Canelo was a significant preference versus his previous 4 enemies and also has actually been largely criticized for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be actually a chosen underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, in spite of the slender directories. Bivol is actually certainly not simply bigger however had the ability to utilize his footwork and also elite punching potential to bewilder and reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained during that he's a much better boxer than Bivol which his surgically restored palm will certainly help him prove it in a rematch. This would also be actually a tradition battle. Canelo will have the odds to certainly not just come to be undisputed champ at a 2nd weight class, yet also avenge the second loss of his occupation (the various other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become seen: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was actually explained in the course of the summer season of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the fight must happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez said the match needed to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this match is without a doubt the greatest alternative for Canelo if he's not going to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol to begin with has a tremendous obstacle to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich is going to depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight globe headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the ring in Australia with a strong sense of task. He is actually an aggressive and courageous competitor who seems to be ready to unleash after traveling to the united state months ago to overcome, only to discover that Alimkhanuly failed to make body weight as well as the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, as well as punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out merely that. On the other hand, a lot of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have actually gotten into the band along with insecurity, influenced by the hype bordering the champ. This time around Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his comfort area, dealing with an identified, willing opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's first fight against a first-rate challenger, the risks are higher and he has everything to obtain. The inquiry is, can he stay away from acquiring knocked out early? Or can he injure the champ early to gain respect?I think Mikhailovich's ruthless style could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, specifically considering that Alimkhanuly has only gone the comprehensive 12 spheres when in his profession. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early rounds and also taking the match deep will definitely be actually key. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt and also stand up to Mikhailovich's hostility as well as drilling electrical power will definitely be actually fun to check out.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 times in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to fight for the IBF heavyweight world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's greatest income earner responsible for Canelo, has gone coming from closing with it a massive, beneficial face-off along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity fight, to fighting to keep his name relevant at boxing's leading desk. To place themself back right into severe combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to gain back some reliability after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, as well as the only way he can do that is actually along with an urgent rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny side of a deal that will certainly view him face Dubois in a part two, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest path back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly proceed to encounter the winner of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer season 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 presentations versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 fans two full weeks ago. That battle may be for all four major big-time planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that turns 35 this month, has actually currently put away recommendations coming from past boxers including Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, among hesitations as to whether he is shedding resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch and also will definitely elaborate his odds against his trembled English competitor. And also this moment he would be actually spent more.It was a disorderly, enjoyable and also exhilarating battle the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. However due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to happen in the winter months and also the U.K. only has one arena along with a roofing (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it would certainly be actually a shock to view this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most strong figure in boxing who controls lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing celebrations, will be actually eager for such a big match-- among the most significant punching can provide next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's occupation, states Joshua has actually presently acknowledged conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, says Dubois will deal with once again in February. Warren has additionally shared his fervency for a prompt rematch, therefore anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Ball will certainly shield his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Ball, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been actually hungry, sharp as well as busy in stepping approximately best degree over the last year, even in fights where he really did not have his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter performs certainly not seem to be troubled through a height negative aspect in planet title fights and also was actually unfavorable to be refused victory in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually more remarkable was actually Sphere's crack decision sway Raymond Ford, who was actually recently undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as energetic or in the same kind as Round, who are going to teem with fire for his first globe title defense before his home city fans. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to be careful, as Rios signed up an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's initial getaway in virtually 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA as well as IBF junior featherweight globe labels in June 2022. Round's energy and also need will certainly find him guard his WBA belt along with a decision success.-- Parkinson.