.A variety of intriguing punching rematches can be made-- or not-- in the upcoming few full weeks, as well as 2 arena champions are creating label defenses this weekend.A possible second fight between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to be to become even farther away complying with Haney's recent filing of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is actually seeking problems for alleged electric battery as well as violation of agreement, among other traits, pertaining to Garcia's favorable PED examination after their April junior welterweight title match in Nyc. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his selection success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the uncontested light heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consensual choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been hoping to get back at because. Can the match be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined getting a battle versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage heavyweight champion rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was torn down four times en route to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois may be the only technique for Joshua to return to the headline photo. Will Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to guard his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed against the champion after their battle was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a 1st self defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Reception has actually gone to both ends of disputable decisions, yet can he rack up a clear triumph fighting in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings as well as distinct what's actual and what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's suit versus Garcia creates it improbable they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney by large number decision in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the case might lead the way for a settlement deal that includes a package for a rematch. The gain stint in between Garcia and also Haney is merely extremely big to miss, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the astounding conflict following Garcia's positive exam and subsequent 1 year ban. Haney professes the PEDs caused Garcia's surprising functionality, in addition to the truth Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Both violations are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favorite however was actually floored 3 attend a dismayed loss that was later on rescinded to a no contest. The fight was actually awesome, and also the second match stands up to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the prevailing notion moving in to the April matchup was that Haney would control. Garcia's actions in the accumulation of the battle was actually thus reckless that there was reputable dread the bout definitely would not take place at all.Now, with all the bad blood stream in between the fighters alongside Garcia's increasing star power as well as his functionality against Haney (conveniences in spite of), there will be actually immense passion in a rematch. The suit only includes in the dramatization as well as may be the actual thing that helps bridge the issues to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez by consensual choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol gain next full week. As well as why certainly not? Canelo was actually a significant preference versus his past four rivals and also has actually been extensively slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a decided longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, despite the narrow directories. Bivol is certainly not only greater but was able to use his footwork as well as elite punching potential to baffle and penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept all along that he is actually a better fighter than Bivol and also his operatively fixed hand will help him show it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be a heritage fight. Canelo would certainly possess the chance to not just become indisputable champion at a second weight course, yet also avenge the 2nd reduction of his career (the various other loss was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to be viewed: Bivol's desire to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was actually covered in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the fight should happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's unquestioned champion. Alvarez pointed out the match needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this fight is without a doubt the greatest option for Canelo if he's not mosting likely to experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol to begin with has a remarkable problem to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight world label vulnerable against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the ring in Australia along with a ferocious sense of obligation. He is actually an aggressive and also courageous competitor who seems to be ready to unleash after taking a trip to the united state months ago to overcome, only to find out that Alimkhanuly stopped working to bring in body weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and also punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out only that. On the other hand, much of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have gotten into the ring with insecurity, determined by the hype neighboring the champ. This time Alimkhanuly discovers himself outside his comfort area, dealing with a determined, ready challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's initial battle against an unparalleled enemy, the stakes are actually higher as well as he has every little thing to obtain. The question is, can he prevent acquiring knocked senseless early? Or can he injure the champion early to gain respect?I believe Mikhailovich's unrelenting type could possibly impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, specifically since Alimkhanuly has merely gone the total 12 rounds once in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, making it through the very early rounds as well as taking the battle deep will be key. Alimkhanuly's capacity to conform and tolerate Mikhailovich's aggressiveness as well as punching energy will be exciting to watch.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, brought down Anthony Joshua four times throughout his fifth-round KO victory to shield the IBF abundant globe label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest income earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a massive, financially rewarding showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness battle, to overcoming to keep his name relevant at punching's leading table. To place himself back right into serious hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to restore some reputation after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only way he can possibly do that is actually with a prompt rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may not concur, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny edge of an offer that are going to observe him deal with Dubois in a follow up, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, since it delivers him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summertime 2025, potentially back at Greater london's Wembley Coliseum, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts pair of weeks ago. That match may be for all four significant big-time planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually already put away ideas from past pugilists like Barry McGuigan that he must retire, surrounded by uncertainties concerning whether he is dropping resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch as well as is going to elaborate his opportunities against his trembled English competitor. As well as this moment he would certainly be paid more.It was actually a disorderly, amusing as well as exhilarating match the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to occur in the winter and the U.K. simply has one stadium along with a roofing system (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it will be actually a surprise to see this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best highly effective have a place in punching that controls schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will be actually eager for such a large match-- one of the greatest punching can provide following year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's career, mentions Joshua has actually currently agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, states Dubois will certainly deal with again in February. Warren has additionally shared his fervency for an urgent rematch, so anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will protect his WBA featherweight headline against RiosNick Ball, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight title through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been actually starving, alert and also active symphonious up to elite level over the in 2014, also in battles where he really did not have his hand elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs certainly not seem to be to become bothered through a height disadvantage in planet label battles as well as was actually unfavorable to become denied triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually more excellent was Round's crack decision win over Raymond Ford, that was actually formerly unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been actually as energetic or in the same form as Sphere, who will definitely has plenty of fire for his initial globe label self defense in front of his home metropolitan area followers. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must be careful, as Rios enrolled an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's 1st day trip in practically pair of years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last around for the WBA and also IBF junior lightweight globe titles in June 2022. Sphere's power and need will see him safeguard his WBA belt with a selection victory.-- Parkinson.