.A lot of intriguing boxing rematches could be made-- or not-- in the upcoming few weeks, and also 2 arena champs are creating headline defenses this weekend.A feasible second match in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to become even farther away observing Haney's recent submission of a claim against Garcia. Haney is actually seeking damages for alleged electric battery as well as violation of deal, to name a few things, related to Garcia's positive PED exam after their April junior welterweight headline match in Nyc. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would certainly such as a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the indisputable light heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost a consentaneous choice to Bivol, as well as he has been actually trying to get back at considering that. Can easily the battle be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a fight versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage big-time championship rematch. He needed to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet as an alternative was actually knocked down four times en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois could be the only means for Joshua to respond to the title image. Will Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to protect his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the power puncher Mikhailovich score an upset against the champ after their battle was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Sunday, Nick Ball handles Ronny Rios in a very first defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has been at each ends of questionable selections, however can easily he score a clear success battling in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thoughts and separate what's true as well as what's not.Real or not: Haney's claim versus Garcia makes it unexpected they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney by bulk decision in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the lawsuit could lead the way for a negotiation that includes an offer for a rematch. The return bout between Garcia as well as Haney is just too big to refuse, for both the boxers and the sport.There's the immense dispute observing Garcia's positive examination and also subsequential 1 year restriction. Haney professes the PEDs brought about Garcia's stunning functionality, along with the fact Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Each offenses are key to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 favored yet was actually knocked down 3 attend an upset loss that was later rescinded to a no contest. The match was awesome, and also the second fight stands to be a box office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought moving right into the April competition was that Haney will dominate. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the battle was so reckless that there was actually legitimate worry the battle would not happen at all.Now, along with all the poor blood between the competitors in addition to Garcia's increasing celebrity electrical power and also his efficiency against Haney (advantages notwithstanding), there would certainly be enormous interest in a rematch. The case just adds to the drama as well as may be the exact point that helps bridge the concerns to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the preferred to combat 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 succeed following week. As well as why not? Canelo was a primary preference against his previous four challengers and also has been commonly slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a determined underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, even with the narrow directories. Bivol is actually certainly not merely bigger yet was able to use his maneuvering as well as best punching ability to befuddle and also reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually preserved the whole time that he's a far better competitor than Bivol and also his operatively mended palm is going to aid him verify it in a rematch. This would also be a tradition match. Canelo would possess the odds to not just come to be unquestioned champion at a second body weight lesson, however likewise avenge the 2nd loss of his occupation (the other loss was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be viewed: Bivol's readiness to deal with Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually explained in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually staunch that the bout must occur at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's indisputable championship. Alvarez claimed the fight needed to occur at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is easily the most effective possibility for Canelo if he's not visiting face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol first has a significant challenge to face against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight world title on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the ring in Australia along with a tough feeling of task. He's a threatening and brave boxer that seems all set to discharge after taking a trip to the united state months ago to combat, just to find that Alimkhanuly fallen short to create weight and also the fight was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and punchers agree to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish merely that. On the other hand, most of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have gotten in the ring with self-doubt, affected by the hype neighboring the champ. This time Alimkhanuly discovers himself outside his comfort area, encountering a figured out, prepared challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's initial fight against a world-class opponent, the risks are high as well as he possesses whatever to obtain. The inquiry is actually, can he avoid acquiring knocked senseless early? Or even may he injure the champ early to gain respect?I believe Mikhailovich's relentless type might impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, particularly since Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the complete 12 spheres when in his job. For Mikhailovich, surviving the very early rounds as well as taking the fight deep is going to be essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to conform as well as endure Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and also punching energy will be fun to watch.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua is going to certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua four opportunities during his fifth-round KO success to shield the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest earner behind Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a large, financially rewarding showdown along with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Frenzy fight, to fighting to keep his label appropriate at boxing's top desk. To place himself back right into major hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to restore some trustworthiness after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only means he can do that is with an urgent rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of a package that are going to observe him encounter Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, since it delivers him the quickest course back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would advance to deal with the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing four presentations versus Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 fans 2 full weeks back. That battle may be for all four major heavyweight globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually already put away ideas coming from past pugilists like Barry McGuigan that he ought to retire, surrounded by hesitations concerning whether he is shedding protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch and will certainly fancy his odds against his shaken English opponent. And also this time around he will be actually spent more.It was a disorderly, entertaining and awesome battle the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter months as well as the U.K. only has one arena with a roofing (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it would be a surprise to observe this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong figure in boxing that controls schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching activities, are going to be keen for such a large fight-- one of the biggest boxing can use following year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's occupation, says Joshua has actually presently conceded phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, claims Dubois will definitely battle once more in February. Warren has also expressed his gusto for an instant rematch, therefore anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will certainly safeguard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Round, left, won the WBA featherweight headline through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been hungry, alert and also busy symphonious around elite degree over the in 2015, even in fights where he really did not possess his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs not appear to become worried about through a height disadvantage in planet label matches and was actually unfavorable to be rejected success in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually more remarkable was actually Round's split selection get Raymond Ford, that was recently unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as active or in the very same kind as Ball, that will have lots of fire for his 1st planet headline protection facing his home urban area followers. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must be careful, as Rios enrolled an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's 1st getaway in virtually two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior featherweight planet labels in June 2022. Round's electricity as well as need will find him defend his WBA waistband along with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.