.A variety of intriguing boxing rematches may be made-- or not-- in the upcoming handful of full weeks, as well as 2 realm champions are actually making headline defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd battle between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to become a greater distance away complying with Haney's current submission of a legal action versus Garcia. Haney is looking for loss for alleged electric battery and violation of contract, to name a few factors, related to Garcia's beneficial PED test after their April junior welterweight title battle in New york city. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his choice success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and dropped a consensual choice to Bivol, and also he has been actually looking to get even since. Can the battle be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to getting a battle versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was actually torn down four opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois could be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the title photo. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to defend his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed versus the champion after their battle was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere takes on Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has actually gone to both ends of questionable decisions, however may he rack up a clear victory fighting in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts and also separate what's real and what's not.Real or not: Haney's suit versus Garcia creates it unexpected they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by bulk choice in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the case could possibly break the ice for a settlement deal that includes a bargain for a rematch. The return bout in between Garcia as well as Haney is merely extremely huge to avoid, for both the fighters as well as the sport.There's the astounding controversy adhering to Garcia's good exam and also subsequent one-year ban. Haney states the PEDs caused Garcia's surprising efficiency, together with the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Each transgressions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favored however was floored 3 times in an upset reduction that was actually later on reversed to a no competition. The battle was awesome, and also the second battle stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought heading in to the April match was actually that Haney will control. Garcia's behavior in the build-up of the match was thus reckless that there was actually reputable are afraid the bout would not occur at all.Now, with all the poor blood in between the fighters along with Garcia's expanding superstar power and his functionality against Haney (benefits in spite of), there would certainly be actually huge passion in a rematch. The claim only includes in the dramatization and might be the actual trait that helps connect the concerns to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to fight Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch needs to Bivol gain following full week. And also why not? Canelo was a major fave versus his previous 4 rivals and also has actually been actually largely slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a determined underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, despite the slender scorecards. Bivol is actually not merely larger but managed to utilize his footwork as well as best boxing ability to baffle as well as reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually sustained all along that he's a better boxer than Bivol and that his surgically repaired hand will definitely assist him verify it in a rematch. This would also be a legacy battle. Canelo will have the possibility to not only end up being uncontested champ at a second body weight lesson, however additionally avenge the second loss of his career (the other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be seen: Bivol's determination to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was discussed during the course of the summer season of 2023, Bivol was unyielding that the battle should take place at 168 pounds for Canelo's unquestioned championship. Alvarez stated the battle needed to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this battle is actually by far the very best option for Canelo if he's certainly not heading to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol first possesses an incredible obstacle to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight globe label vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually entering the ring in Australia along with a strong feeling of responsibility. He is actually a hostile as well as brave boxer that seems prepared to unleash after traveling to the USA months ago to combat, just to discover that Alimkhanuly failed to make weight and also the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, as well as punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform simply that. On the other hand, many of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have actually entered into the band along with insecurity, affected due to the buzz neighboring the champion. This time around Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his comfort zone, dealing with a determined, prepared challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's 1st match against an outstanding challenger, the concerns are actually higher as well as he has every little thing to get. The inquiry is actually, can he avoid obtaining knocked out early? Or can he harm the champion early to obtain respect?I assume Mikhailovich's unrelenting design could possibly trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, especially considering that Alimkhanuly has merely gone the total 12 arounds once in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, surviving the very early rounds as well as taking the match deep is going to be actually key. Alimkhanuly's capability to conform and hold up against Mikhailovich's aggressiveness as well as drilling energy is going to be enjoyable to see.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities throughout his fifth-round KO triumph to shield the IBF heavyweight world label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest income earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing in on a big, profitable showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rage battle, to combating to maintain his title applicable at boxing's leading desk. To place themself back into major hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to regain some integrity after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only means he can do that is with an immediate rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the slim edge of a deal that are going to observe him face Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it gives him the quickest route back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to face the winner of Usyk vs. Violence 2 in summertime 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Arena, the scene of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 followers 2 weeks back. That match may be for all 4 primary big-time globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually currently dismissed suggestions from former fighters including Barry McGuigan that he must retire, amidst uncertainties regarding whether he is dropping resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch and also will lavish his chances versus his drunk English rival. And also this time he would be spent more.It was actually a chaotic, entertaining and awesome battle the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter months and also the U.K. only possesses one coliseum with a rooftop (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would be actually a surprise to see this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most powerful figure in punching that controls lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will certainly be actually eager for such a sizable fight-- one of the largest punching may deliver following year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that guides Joshua's job, points out Joshua has actually agreed phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, claims Dubois will certainly fight once more in February. Warren has likewise expressed his gusto for a prompt rematch, thus anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Ball is going to safeguard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Sphere, left, won the WBA featherweight label by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been actually starving, alert as well as busy in stepping up to best amount over the in 2013, even in fights where he failed to have his hand elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer performs not seem to be to become worried about through a height negative aspect in planet headline fights as well as was unfortunate to be refused success in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually a lot more outstanding was Sphere's split selection draw Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been as energetic or in the exact same type as Sphere, who are going to have lots of fire for his 1st world title protection in front of his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to beware, as Rios registered an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's 1st getaway in just about two years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last round for the WBA and also IBF junior featherweight globe labels in June 2022. Round's electricity as well as wish will view him guard his WBA belt with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.