.A lot of interesting punching rematches could be created-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming handful of full weeks, as well as two field champions are actually creating label defenses this weekend.A possible second fight between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney appears to be even farther away observing Haney's recent filing of a case versus Garcia. Haney is actually seeking loss for supposed battery and violation of contract, and many more factors, pertaining to Garcia's beneficial PED test after their April junior welterweight headline match in Nyc. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his decision success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consensual selection to Bivol, and also he has actually been actually aiming to get even since. Can easily the fight be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to getting a match against the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rabidity big-time championship rematch. He required to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but instead was brought down 4 opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois might be the only way for Joshua to get back to the label picture. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to defend his IBF middleweight label against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champion after their match was actually held off back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere handles Ronny Rios in an initial protection of his WBA featherweight label. Reception has actually been at both ends of disputable choices, yet may he score a clear success fighting in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thoughts and different what's actual and what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's case against Garcia creates it improbable they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney by large number selection in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the case could lead the way for a resolution that features a package for a rematch. The profit bout between Garcia as well as Haney is merely very huge to avoid, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the great controversy following Garcia's positive test as well as subsequential one-year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs resulted in Garcia's shocking efficiency, along with the truth Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds obese. Each offenses are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 favored yet was actually knocked down 3 times in a dismayed loss that was actually later on rescinded to a no competition. The match was awesome, as well as the 2nd struggle stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought heading into the April competition was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's actions in the accumulation of the match was so reckless that there was valid worry the fight wouldn't occur at all.Now, along with all the negative blood stream between the competitors in addition to Garcia's increasing superstar energy as well as his efficiency against Haney (advantages nevertheless), there would be astounding rate of interest in a rematch. The legal action merely adds to the drama and may be the actual thing that helps bridge the problems to make the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to overcome Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win following full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was a primary favorite against his previous 4 challengers and has been widely slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a chosen longshot. Bivol routed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the slender directories. Bivol is actually not just greater but had the capacity to utilize his maneuvering and best boxing ability to baffle and discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has maintained all along that he's a far better competitor than Bivol and that his surgically fixed palm will certainly assist him show it in a rematch. This would certainly also be a heritage battle. Canelo would certainly possess the odds to certainly not simply become undeniable champion at a second body weight course, however additionally avenge the second loss of his career (the various other loss was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become viewed: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo once more. When the rematch was discussed during the summer of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the fight must happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's uncontested championship. Alvarez said the battle required to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this match is actually without a doubt the best option for Canelo if he is actually certainly not mosting likely to deal with either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol initially has a remarkable difficulty to encounter versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will definitely dethrone AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight planet headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the ring in Australia along with a strong sense of task. He is actually an aggressive and fearless fighter that seems to be all set to unleash after traveling to the USA months ago to eliminate, just to uncover that Alimkhanuly failed to create weight and also the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, as well as punchers want to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out merely that. On the other hand, much of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have actually entered into the ring along with insecurity, influenced by the hype surrounding the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly finds themself outside his convenience area, facing a found out, ready opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st match against a world-class challenger, the risks are high and also he possesses everything to get. The question is, can he avoid acquiring knocked senseless early? Or even can he hurt the champ early to gain respect?I think Mikhailovich's unrelenting style can impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, specifically considering that Alimkhanuly has actually simply gone the comprehensive 12 spheres when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early rounds and also taking the battle deep is going to be key. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt and also endure Mikhailovich's hostility as well as punching power will certainly be fun to view.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities throughout his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest wage earner behind Canelo, has gone coming from closing with it a large, highly profitable showdown along with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury fight, to fighting to maintain his name appropriate at punching's best table. To put himself back in to major altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to recover some credibility after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only way he may do that is along with an instant rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may not concur, Joshua won't mind taking the slim edge of a package that are going to observe him deal with Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest option back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will advance to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summer season 2025, perhaps back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four presentations versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 followers two full weeks ago. That battle could be for all 4 major heavyweight world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has actually already put away pointers coming from past boxers such as Barry McGuigan that he should resign, surrounded by questions regarding whether he is dropping protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch as well as will expensive his possibilities versus his trembled English rival. And this time he will be paid more.It was a chaotic, engaging as well as awesome battle the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. But given that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to take place in the wintertime as well as the U.K. simply has one arena with a rooftop (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it will be actually a shock to find this fight land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most strong have a place in punching who manages schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will be actually keen for such a big fight-- one of the biggest punching can easily deliver next year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's profession, points out Joshua has actually presently agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, mentions Dubois will definitely combat again in February. Warren has also shown his fervency for an immediate rematch, so expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Round will safeguard his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Sphere, left, won the WBA featherweight label through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been actually famished, sharp and busy in stepping approximately best amount over the last year, also in matches where he really did not possess his palm increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out certainly not seem to be to become worried about through an elevation drawback in world title fights and also was actually unfavorable to become rejected victory in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually even more remarkable was Round's split choice gain Raymond Ford, that was actually formerly undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been as active or in the same kind as Round, that will definitely has plenty of fire for his first globe title defense facing his home city fans. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must take care, as Rios enrolled a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's initial outing in just about two years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior light world labels in June 2022. Sphere's power as well as desire are going to find him safeguard his WBA waistband with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.