.A variety of appealing punching rematches could be produced-- or otherwise-- in the following handful of weeks, as well as 2 arena champs are actually making headline defenses this weekend.An achievable second battle in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to be farther away observing Haney's current submitting of a legal action against Garcia. Haney is actually finding loss for claimed electric battery and also violation of deal, to name a few factors, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED examination after their April junior welterweight title fight in New york city. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the indisputable light heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also shed an unanimous selection to Bivol, as well as he has actually been actually trying to get back at due to the fact that. Can easily the match be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to getting a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rabidity big-time championship rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was actually brought down four opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois might be the only means for Joshua to return to the label picture. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to safeguard his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed versus the champion after their battle was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Saturday, Scar Round tackles Ronny Rios in an initial protection of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually been at both ends of debatable selections, but may he score a crystal clear triumph battling in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings as well as different what's genuine and also what's not.Real or not: Haney's claim versus Garcia makes it unexpected they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney through large number decision in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the legal action might break the ice for a settlement that features a package for a rematch. The gain round in between Garcia and also Haney is merely extremely big to avoid, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the astounding controversy following Garcia's beneficial examination as well as subsequent 1 year ban. Haney declares the PEDs resulted in Garcia's astonishing functionality, together with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both offenses are key to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 preferred however was actually defeated 3 times in an upset reduction that was later on rescinded to a no competition. The fight was actually electrifying, and also the second bout stands to be a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought moving into the April matchup was actually that Haney will dominate. Garcia's actions in the accumulation of the match was so negligent that there was valid dread the struggle definitely would not happen at all.Now, with all the bad blood in between the boxers along with Garcia's developing star energy as well as his efficiency against Haney (advantages nevertheless), there would be great enthusiasm in a rematch. The legal action merely includes in the dramatization as well as could be the exact point that helps link the concerns to make the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to combat Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous decision in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win following week. And why certainly not? Canelo was actually a primary favorite versus his previous 4 enemies and has actually been actually largely criticized for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a chosen underdog. Bivol directed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, in spite of the slim scorecards. Bivol is not just larger but had the ability to use his footwork and also best punching capability to bewilder and discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept during that he's a much better boxer than Bivol which his surgically mended hand will definitely aid him show it in a rematch. This will additionally be actually a tradition match. Canelo would have the odds to not merely become unquestioned champ at a second body weight training class, yet likewise avenge the 2nd loss of his occupation (the various other defeat was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to be viewed: Bivol's desire to fight Canelo once again. When the rematch was gone over in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the bout should happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized champion. Alvarez stated the fight needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this fight is actually without a doubt the best alternative for Canelo if he is actually certainly not heading to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol initially possesses a remarkable obstacle to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight globe label vulnerable against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually entering the supplant Australia along with a fierce sense of obligation. He is actually an aggressive and brave boxer who seems to be ready to let loose after traveling to the USA months ago to eliminate, only to find that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in body weight and the fight was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, and also punchers agree to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to do merely that. On the other hand, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have actually entered the band along with insecurity, influenced by the buzz neighboring the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his comfort zone, dealing with a calculated, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's first battle versus a world-class challenger, the concerns are high and also he possesses every little thing to obtain. The inquiry is actually, can he steer clear of getting knocked out early? Or can he harm the champ early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's unrelenting type could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, specifically since Alimkhanuly has just gone the complete 12 spheres the moment in his job. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early arounds as well as taking the battle deep is going to be essential. Alimkhanuly's ability to conform as well as stand up to Mikhailovich's aggression and also punching power is going to be actually exciting to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua is going to not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua four opportunities during his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF heavyweight planet label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing know a big, beneficial showdown along with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity match, to overcoming to keep his name appropriate at boxing's leading desk. To put themself back into major altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to gain back some integrity after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only way he can possibly do that is actually along with a prompt rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not agree, Joshua won't mind taking the thin side of a deal that will observe him deal with Dubois in a follow up, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest route back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Frenzy 2 in summer season 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 followers pair of full weeks back. That fight could be for all 4 major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually already dismissed ideas coming from previous fighters like Barry McGuigan that he ought to retire, amidst uncertainties as to whether he is actually dropping resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually also up for a rematch and also will certainly elegant his chances against his shaken English opponent. As well as this time around he would certainly be actually paid more.It was a chaotic, enjoyable as well as exhilarating fight the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to occur in the winter season and also the U.K. simply has one coliseum along with a roofing (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capacity of 74,500), it would be an unpleasant surprise to find this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most highly effective figure in punching that regulates lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching occasions, will be interested for such a huge battle-- some of the most significant boxing can easily provide upcoming year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's profession, points out Joshua has actually already agreed terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, points out Dubois is going to combat once again in February. Warren has additionally expressed his fervency for an instant rematch, therefore anticipate it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will certainly safeguard his WBA featherweight headline against RiosNick Ball, left, won the WBA featherweight headline through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been starving, sharp and also active in stepping around elite level over the in 2014, also in matches where he didn't have his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter does certainly not seem to be to be worried about through a height disadvantage in planet headline matches and was unfortunate to become denied triumph in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was a lot more outstanding was Round's split choice sway Raymond Ford, who was actually recently unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been as energetic or even in the exact same type as Ball, that will certainly have lots of fire for his 1st globe headline defense facing his home city fans. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios registered an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's very first outing in virtually 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last around for the WBA as well as IBF junior light globe titles in June 2022. Round's power as well as wish will find him safeguard his WBA waistband with a choice victory.-- Parkinson.