.A number of fascinating boxing rematches can be created-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming few weeks, as well as pair of arena champs are actually making label defenses this weekend.A possible 2nd battle in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to become farther away following Haney's recent submitting of a legal action versus Garcia. Haney is finding problems for claimed electric battery and also breach of agreement, among other factors, related to Garcia's good PED examination after their April junior welterweight title match in Nyc. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his choice success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he would certainly just like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the unquestioned illumination heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also dropped a consentaneous choice to Bivol, and he has been actually aiming to get back at considering that. Can the match be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a match versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage big-time championship rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but as an alternative was actually knocked down 4 times en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois might be the only technique for Joshua to return to the label photo. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to safeguard his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the energy puncher Mikhailovich score an upset versus the champ after their fight was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't create weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere takes on Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has been at each ends of questionable selections, yet may he score a clear triumph battling in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their notions and separate what's actual and also what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case versus Garcia creates it unlikely they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney by a large number decision in a jr welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the legal action can break the ice for a settlement that includes an offer for a rematch. The return round between Garcia as well as Haney is merely extremely major to pass up, for both the competitors as well as the sport.There's the enormous debate adhering to Garcia's favorable test and also subsequent one-year ban. Haney asserts the PEDs triggered Garcia's astonishing functionality, together with the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds overweight. Both transgressions are actually essential to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favored however was actually knocked down 3 attend an upset loss that was later reversed to a no contest. The fight was actually thrilling, as well as the second fight stands up to become a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought heading right into the April competition was that Haney will dominate. Garcia's behavior in the build-up of the fight was therefore reckless that there was actually legit are afraid the fight wouldn't occur at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream between the competitors along with Garcia's developing celebrity power as well as his performance against Haney (perks in spite of), there would be actually astounding interest in a rematch. The claim simply contributes to the drama as well as can be the actual point that helps link the problems to create the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to combat Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, defeated Canelo Alvarez by consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch ought to Bivol win upcoming full week. As well as why certainly not? Canelo was a major fave versus his past 4 challengers and also has actually been actually largely criticized for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a decided longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the slender directories. Bivol is not only much bigger but managed to utilize his maneuvering and also elite punching capacity to bewilder and also penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually kept all along that he's a far better competitor than Bivol and also his operatively repaired palm is going to help him prove it in a rematch. This would additionally be actually a legacy match. Canelo would certainly possess the chance to not just become recognized champ at a 2nd body weight course, however likewise avenge the second loss of his career (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become seen: Bivol's willingness to deal with Canelo once again. When the rematch was discussed throughout the summer of 2023, Bivol was actually unwavering that the fight needs to occur at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's unquestioned champion. Alvarez said the match needed to take place at 175. Whatever weight they pick, this fight is by far the very best alternative for Canelo if he's certainly not going to experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol first has an enormous difficulty to encounter versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight planet headline on the line against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the ring in Australia with an intense feeling of obligation. He's a hostile and fearless competitor who seems to be ready to unleash after traveling to the united state months ago to eliminate, only to find out that Alimkhanuly neglected to make weight and also the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, and punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to do only that. On the other hand, much of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have actually entered into the band with insecurity, influenced by the hype encompassing the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his comfort region, facing a determined, willing challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's very first fight versus a world-class rival, the concerns are higher as well as he possesses whatever to gain. The question is actually, can he prevent acquiring knocked out early? Or even can easily he hurt the champ early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless type could possibly trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, especially because Alimkhanuly has actually simply gone the complete 12 arounds as soon as in his profession. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early arounds and also taking the fight deep will be crucial. Alimkhanuly's capability to adjust as well as withstand Mikhailovich's hostility and also drilling power will be actually enjoyable to see.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will definitely not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities in the course of his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF abundant globe label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's most significant income earner behind Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a substantial, highly profitable showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury battle, to combating to keep his title relevant at punching's best desk. To place himself back right into significant altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to gain back some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only means he may do that is actually along with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may certainly not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny edge of a package that will definitely find him face Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, given that it delivers him the quickest course back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly proceed to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer season 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four knockdowns versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 followers 2 full weeks earlier. That fight can be for all four primary big-time world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that switches 35 this month, has actually presently dismissed tips coming from previous pugilists like Barry McGuigan that he ought to resign, amidst uncertainties as to whether he is actually dropping protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch and will definitely expensive his odds versus his drunk English rival. And also this moment he would certainly be actually spent more.It was a disorderly, engaging as well as electrifying battle the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to occur in the winter months and also the U.K. simply has one arena along with a roof (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capacity of 74,500), it will be an unpleasant surprise to see this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most highly effective figure in boxing who handles schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, are going to be keen for such a sizable battle-- among the most significant boxing can easily use following year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's job, says Joshua has presently conceded conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, states Dubois is going to combat once again in February. Warren has likewise shown his fervency for a quick rematch, so anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere will certainly safeguard his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Sphere, left, won the WBA featherweight title through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been starving, sharp as well as occupied in stepping as much as best amount over the last year, even in battles where he didn't possess his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out not seem to be worried about by a height drawback in globe title fights as well as was unlucky to be refused triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was more excellent was actually Round's split decision get Raymond Ford, that was recently unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been as energetic or in the same form as Sphere, that will teem with fire for his first globe headline self defense before his home urban area fans. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios registered an outstanding fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's first outing in just about two years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final around for the WBA as well as IBF junior light world labels in June 2022. Sphere's power as well as wish will observe him safeguard his WBA waistband along with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.