.A variety of intriguing punching rematches could be created-- or otherwise-- in the following couple of full weeks, as well as 2 world champions are actually making label defenses this weekend.A possible second battle between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney appears to become further away following Haney's latest submitting of a claim against Garcia. Haney is seeking loss for claimed electric battery and also violation of arrangement, and many more points, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED test after their April junior welterweight title match in The big apple. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his selection success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would certainly such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undeniable illumination big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and shed an unanimous decision to Bivol, and he has been actually trying to even the score since. Can easily the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined obtaining a fight versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Frenzy big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however rather was actually brought down four times en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only means for Joshua to return to the title image. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to safeguard his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed versus the champ after their match was postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Ball handles Ronny Rios in a very first self defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has gone to both ends of debatable selections, yet can he score a crystal clear triumph fighting in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thought and feelings as well as distinct what's actual and what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case against Garcia creates it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through large number selection in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the legal action could break the ice for a negotiation that features a deal for a rematch. The gain stint between Garcia and also Haney is just very big to skip, for both the competitors and the sport.There's the immense conflict complying with Garcia's beneficial examination and also subsequential one-year restriction. Haney professes the PEDs brought about Garcia's surprising functionality, alongside the truth Garcia was 3.2 pounds overweight. Both violations are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 favored but was floored 3 attend a dismayed reduction that was later reversed to a no competition. The fight was actually thrilling, and the 2nd bout stands up to be a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing idea moving into the April matchup was actually that Haney will control. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the match was actually thus reckless that there was legit fear the bout would not occur at all.Now, with all the bad blood between the competitors together with Garcia's developing celebrity electrical power and also his efficiency against Haney (benefits nevertheless), there would certainly be actually immense rate of interest in a rematch. The case merely contributes to the drama and may be the very thing that assists link the problems to bring in the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favored to overcome Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through unanimous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch ought to Bivol win next week. And why not? Canelo was actually a significant preference against his previous four rivals and has actually been actually extensively slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a chosen longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, regardless of the slender directories. Bivol is actually not simply greater but managed to use his maneuvering and best punching ability to baffle as well as penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually sustained the whole time that he's a much better competitor than Bivol which his surgically restored hand is going to aid him verify it in a rematch. This would likewise be actually a legacy fight. Canelo will have the opportunity to certainly not merely end up being uncontested champ at a 2nd weight course, yet likewise avenge the second reduction of his occupation (the other disappointment was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be seen: Bivol's readiness to deal with Canelo once more. When the rematch was reviewed in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually staunch that the bout needs to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's uncontested championship. Alvarez claimed the match needed to take place at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this battle is actually without a doubt the most effective choice for Canelo if he is actually not heading to experience either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially possesses an incredible difficulty to encounter against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will definitely depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight world headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the supplant Australia with a tough sense of accountability. He is actually an aggressive and also fearless fighter that appears all set to release after journeying to the U.S. months ago to eliminate, only to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to create body weight and the match was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, and also punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to do only that. On the other hand, most of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have gotten in the ring along with self-doubt, influenced by the buzz encompassing the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his convenience area, dealing with a determined, prepared opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st fight versus an unparalleled enemy, the stakes are actually higher and also he has whatever to get. The question is, can he stay away from receiving knocked senseless early? Or even can easily he injure the champion early to acquire respect?I presume Mikhailovich's ruthless type could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, especially given that Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the complete 12 rounds the moment in his profession. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early arounds and also taking the battle deep will certainly be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt and tolerate Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and punching power will definitely be fun to view.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 times during the course of his fifth-round KO victory to fight for the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's greatest income earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing in on a huge, rewarding face-off with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence match, to eliminating to keep his label appropriate at boxing's top desk. To place themself back into severe altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to regain some credibility after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, as well as the only means he can possibly do that is actually with a quick rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny side of a deal that will definitely observe him encounter Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, because it provides him the quickest option back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would proceed to face the victor of Usyk vs. Violence 2 in summer season 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 followers two full weeks back. That fight could be for all four major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually presently dismissed suggestions coming from former fighters such as Barry McGuigan that he should retire, among hesitations regarding whether he is actually shedding resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch as well as will definitely expensive his odds against his trembled English competitor. And also this time around he would be paid out more.It was actually a disorderly, entertaining and also exhilarating match the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to occur in the wintertime as well as the U.K. just has one coliseum along with a roof (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capacity of 74,500), it will be actually an unpleasant surprise to observe this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best highly effective have a place in punching that handles lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing celebrations, will be keen for such a large match-- some of the most significant boxing can easily supply upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who resources Joshua's profession, states Joshua has actually already conceded terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, points out Dubois is going to fight again in February. Warren has actually additionally shown his fervency for an immediate rematch, thus expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Ball will certainly guard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Ball, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been actually hungry, sharp and also occupied in stepping up to elite level over the in 2015, also in battles where he failed to have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer performs certainly not appear to become bothered through a height downside in world headline matches and also was unlucky to become refused victory in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually even more exceptional was Round's crack selection draw Raymond Ford, who was actually recently unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been as active or even in the same form as Round, who will certainly teem with fire for his first world label defense facing his home urban area followers. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to beware, as Rios registered an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was actually the Californian's 1st outing in virtually two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last sphere for the WBA as well as IBF junior lightweight world titles in June 2022. Ball's energy and also need will certainly view him defend his WBA waistband along with a selection victory.-- Parkinson.