.A lot of interesting boxing rematches can be helped make-- or not-- in the next couple of weeks, and pair of arena champs 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 claim against Garcia. Haney is actually looking for problems for supposed electric battery as well as breach of arrangement, and many more things, related to Garcia's good PED exam after their April junior welterweight headline fight in Nyc. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he will just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the uncontested illumination big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and also shed a consensual choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been aiming to even the score considering that. Can easily the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fierceness big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down 4 opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois might be the only way for Joshua to respond to the label image. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to defend his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the power puncher Mikhailovich score an upset versus the champ after their battle was actually held off back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't create weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere takes on Ronny Rios in a 1st defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Reception has actually been at each ends of controversial choices, however can easily he rack up a clear triumph fighting in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their notions as well as different what's genuine and also what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's case versus Garcia creates it not likely they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney through majority choice in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the suit might break the ice for a negotiation that consists of a package for a rematch. The gain stint in between Garcia and also Haney is just extremely significant to miss, for both the boxers and the sport.There's the tremendous debate adhering to Garcia's positive test and also subsequent 1 year ban. Haney states the PEDs brought about Garcia's shocking efficiency, together with the fact Garcia was 3.2 pounds over weight. Both offenses are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 preferred yet was actually floored three times in a distressed loss that was actually later on rescinded to a no competition. The match was actually electrifying, as well as the second bout stands to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought moving in to the April matchup was actually that Haney would control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the fight was thus negligent that there was valid are afraid the battle wouldn't happen at all.Now, with all the poor blood between the competitors alongside Garcia's increasing celebrity electrical power as well as his performance versus Haney (benefits nevertheless), there will be actually huge rate of interest in a rematch. The case simply includes in the dramatization and could be the very thing that aids link the problems to make the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through unanimous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol succeed upcoming full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was a major favorite against his past 4 rivals and also has actually been actually largely slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a decided underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, despite the slender directories. Bivol is not simply larger yet had the ability to use his maneuvering as well as best boxing capacity to baffle and also reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually sustained the whole time that he's a better boxer than Bivol and also his surgically mended palm is going to aid him show it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be actually a tradition battle. Canelo would possess the possibility to not just come to be undisputed champion at a 2nd body weight training class, but additionally retaliate the second loss of his profession (the other loss was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be seen: Bivol's willingness to combat Canelo once again. When the rematch was actually talked about in the course of the summer of 2023, Bivol was actually unyielding that the fight has to happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undisputed champion. Alvarez said the battle needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is without a doubt the very best alternative for Canelo if he's certainly not going to encounter either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially has an enormous problem to encounter versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will definitely uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight planet label vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the supplant Australia with an intense feeling of responsibility. He's a threatening and also brave fighter who seems all set to release after taking a trip to the U.S. months ago to eliminate, just to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to create weight and the fight was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, as well as punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to perform just that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have entered the ring along with insecurity, determined due to the hype encompassing the champion. This time Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his comfort region, facing a found out, ready challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's initial match versus a first-rate rival, the stakes are high and also he possesses every thing to acquire. The inquiry is, can he stay away from getting knocked senseless early? Or even may he harm the champion early to get respect?I presume Mikhailovich's ruthless type might trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, particularly given that Alimkhanuly has only gone the full 12 arounds when in his career. For Mikhailovich, surviving the very early spheres and taking the fight deep will be vital. Alimkhanuly's ability to conform and withstand Mikhailovich's hostility as well as punching power will definitely be actually enjoyable to see.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 times throughout his fifth-round KO success to shield the IBF heavyweight world label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's greatest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a huge, highly profitable face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness fight, to eliminating to keep his title relevant at boxing's top table. To put themself back in to severe altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to regain some reliability after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only technique he can possibly do that is actually with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny side of an offer that will view him face Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer 2025, potentially back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 supporters two full weeks back. That battle could be for all 4 significant heavyweight world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually actually dismissed recommendations coming from past pugilists like Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, surrounded by doubts concerning whether he is actually losing protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch and also will elegant his odds versus his shaken English rival. And also this moment he will be paid out more.It was actually a turbulent, enjoyable and electrifying match the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. Yet because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to occur in the winter season and also the U.K. just has one stadium along with a roof covering (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would be a surprise to view this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most strong figure in boxing that handles schedules that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing events, will certainly be actually eager for such a huge match-- among the greatest boxing may offer following year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's career, claims Joshua has already acknowledged terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, says Dubois will certainly combat once again in February. Warren has actually additionally shared his gusto for a prompt rematch, thus anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere will defend his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Sphere, left behind, won the WBA featherweight headline through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been actually hungry, sharp and also active in stepping approximately best degree over the in 2014, even in matches where he really did not possess his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer does certainly not appear to become troubled through a height disadvantage in world label fights and also was unfortunate to be refused success in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually more exceptional was actually Round's crack decision draw Raymond Ford, who was actually recently undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as energetic or even in the very same form as Sphere, who will have lots of fire for his very first globe label defense before his home area enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must be careful, as Rios registered an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's initial trip in almost two years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last round for the WBA and IBF junior lightweight globe titles in June 2022. Ball's electricity as well as desire will find him protect his WBA waistband with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.