.A number of appealing boxing rematches might be made-- or otherwise-- in the next few full weeks, and also two field champs are creating headline defenses this weekend.A feasible second match in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney appears to be farther away adhering to Haney's recent submission of a legal action against Garcia. Haney is looking for problems for claimed battery as well as violation of contract, among other factors, related to Garcia's good PED exam after their April junior welterweight title battle in New York. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undisputed illumination heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as lost a consentaneous selection to Bivol, as well as he has been wanting to get even given that. May the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a fight versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however instead was brought down 4 times en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois might be the only means for Joshua to return to the title picture. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to protect his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a disturbed against the champion after their battle was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Sunday, Nick Ball takes on Ronny Rios in a 1st defense of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has gone to each ends of disputable choices, but may he rack up a very clear victory dealing with in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their notions as well as separate what's true and what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's case against Garcia makes it unexpected they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by majority decision in a jr welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the lawsuit can pave the way for a resolution that includes a deal for a rematch. The return round between Garcia as well as Haney is actually simply too large to avoid, for both the fighters as well as the sport.There's the immense conflict observing Garcia's beneficial examination and subsequent 1 year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs brought about Garcia's astonishing efficiency, along with the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both offenses are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 preferred but was knocked down three attend a dismayed reduction that was later on rescinded to a no competition. The match was actually exhilarating, and the 2nd struggle stands to become a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought moving into the April matchup was that Haney will control. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the battle was so reckless that there was genuine are afraid the battle definitely would not take place at all.Now, with all the negative blood stream between the competitors alongside Garcia's expanding celebrity energy as well as his functionality versus Haney (conveniences nevertheless), there would certainly be huge passion in a rematch. The suit just contributes to the drama as well as might be the very point that assists bridge the concerns to make the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to combat Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win following full week. And why not? Canelo was actually a significant preference versus his past four opponents and has been actually extensively slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a made a decision longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, regardless of the slender scorecards. Bivol is not only much bigger yet managed to utilize his footwork as well as best punching capacity to bewilder and also discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained the whole time that he is actually a better boxer than Bivol which his surgically restored palm will aid him prove it in a rematch. This would likewise be actually a tradition fight. Canelo would certainly possess the possibility to certainly not merely become undeniable champ at a 2nd weight training class, yet also avenge the second reduction of his career (the other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be observed: Bivol's willingness to fight Canelo once more. When the rematch was gone over throughout the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually unyielding that the match must take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undeniable champion. Alvarez mentioned the fight needed to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this fight is without a doubt the greatest alternative for Canelo if he's certainly not heading to face either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. But Bivol first possesses an enormous challenge to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will degrade AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight planet label 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 with a fierce sense of responsibility. He's a threatening as well as fearless fighter that seems to be prepared to let loose after traveling to the USA months ago to eliminate, just to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to make body weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a highly effective puncher, and also punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform just that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have entered into the band with insecurity, affected by the buzz encompassing the champion. This time around Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience region, dealing with a found out, eager opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first battle against an unparalleled challenger, the risks are actually higher as well as he possesses everything to obtain. The concern is, can he stay clear of acquiring knocked out early? Or even may he hurt the champion early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's relentless style could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, especially due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has only gone the total 12 rounds once in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, surviving the very early arounds and taking the battle deep will certainly be actually crucial. Alimkhanuly's capacity to adjust as well as withstand Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and drilling electrical power will definitely be fun to check out.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua four times during the course of his fifth-round KO success to fight for the IBF abundant planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest income earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing know a huge, rewarding showdown along with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence match, to combating to keep his title applicable at boxing's leading desk. To place themself back right into major combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to regain some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only technique he can possibly do that is with an immediate rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may certainly not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the thin side of a deal that will view him face Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, given that it uses him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would progress to encounter the winner of Usyk vs. Fierceness 2 in summertime 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts pair of weeks ago. That match may be for all 4 primary heavyweight planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that turns 35 this month, has actually already dismissed recommendations from former pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he should resign, surrounded by hesitations as to whether he is losing protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually also up for a rematch as well as is going to elegant his possibilities against his drunk English opponent. And this moment he will be paid out more.It was actually a chaotic, enjoyable and thrilling match the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to occur in the winter months and also the U.K. simply possesses one stadium along with a roofing system (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capacity of 74,500), it will be a shock to find this fight land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong have a place in boxing who controls schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will definitely be interested for such a big fight-- among the greatest punching can give next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's career, states Joshua has actually currently acknowledged phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, claims Dubois will combat again in February. Warren has additionally revealed his fervency for an immediate rematch, so anticipate it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will defend his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Sphere, left behind, gained the WBA featherweight title through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been famished, sharp and also hectic symphonious as much as best amount over the in 2015, also in matches where he didn't possess his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out not seem to be bothered through an elevation drawback in world label battles as well as was unfortunate to become refuted triumph in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was a lot more excellent was actually Ball's split choice win over Raymond Ford, that was actually recently undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been actually as energetic or in the same kind as Ball, who are going to contain fire for his very first planet headline defense facing his home area fans. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios registered an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's 1st trip in almost 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last round for the WBA as well as IBF junior featherweight planet headlines in June 2022. Sphere's electricity and need are going to see him safeguard his WBA waistband along with a selection victory.-- Parkinson.