.A variety of appealing boxing rematches can be helped make-- or not-- in the upcoming few weeks, and also pair of world champions are helping make title defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd match between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney appears to be further away following Haney's recent submission of a legal action versus Garcia. Haney is seeking damages for alleged battery and violation of deal, among other factors, related to Garcia's good PED test after their April junior welterweight headline fight in The big apple. Will the rematch still happen?Following his choice triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would just like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the uncontested lighting heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and lost an unanimous selection to Bivol, as well as he has been actually aiming to even the score since. Can easily the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a match versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Violence heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but as an alternative was torn down four times en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois could be the only means for Joshua to return to the headline picture. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to safeguard his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up an upset versus the champ after their fight was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not bring in weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a first self defense of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has actually gone to both ends of questionable choices, however may he score a crystal clear triumph dealing with in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thoughts and also distinct what's true and what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's lawsuit versus Garcia makes it extremely unlikely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through a large number decision in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the case could pave the way for a settlement deal that consists of an offer for a rematch. The return stint between Garcia and Haney is actually simply too major to pass up, for both the fighters and also the sport.There's the great conflict observing Garcia's good test and also subsequential 1 year ban. Haney declares the PEDs brought about Garcia's astonishing efficiency, together with the truth Garcia was 3.2 pounds over weight. Each offenses are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favored however was floored 3 times in an upset reduction that was eventually reversed to a no competition. The match was exhilarating, and also the 2nd match stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought and feelings heading in to the April competition was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the fight was actually thus careless that there was reputable dread the match definitely would not occur at all.Now, with all the poor blood stream between the fighters in addition to Garcia's growing celebrity power as well as his functionality against Haney (benefits nevertheless), there will be actually great passion in a rematch. The lawsuit only contributes to the dramatization as well as may be the actual trait that helps link the problems to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the preferred to combat Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch needs to Bivol succeed next week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a significant preference against his previous 4 opponents and has been extensively slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a made a decision underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, in spite of the narrow scorecards. Bivol is certainly not just bigger however had the capacity to utilize his footwork and best punching capacity to baffle as well as reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually preserved during that he's a better fighter than Bivol and also his surgically restored hand is going to assist him confirm it in a rematch. This would certainly additionally be actually a legacy battle. Canelo would possess the opportunity to certainly not simply come to be undisputed champion at a 2nd body weight training class, yet likewise vindicate the 2nd reduction of his career (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become seen: Bivol's willingness to combat Canelo once again. When the rematch was explained throughout the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually enduring that the struggle must happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized champion. Alvarez claimed the match needed to occur at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this battle is actually without a doubt the most effective possibility for Canelo if he is actually not going to encounter either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol initially has a remarkable problem to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will certainly dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight planet title on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia along with a fierce feeling of obligation. He's a hostile as well as courageous competitor that appears ready to let loose after journeying to the U.S. months ago to combat, simply to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to bring in weight and the fight was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, as well as punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to accomplish simply that. On the other hand, most of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have actually gotten in the band with insecurity, determined by the hype neighboring the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his comfort region, encountering a found out, eager opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's first match versus a first-rate opponent, the concerns are actually high as well as he possesses every little thing to gain. The concern is, can he avoid acquiring knocked out early? Or may he harm the champ early to obtain respect?I think Mikhailovich's unrelenting design can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, especially due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has just gone the full 12 rounds when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early arounds and also taking the fight deep will definitely be essential. Alimkhanuly's capacity to adjust and withstand Mikhailovich's aggression and also drilling energy will definitely be actually fun to check out.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua four times during his fifth-round KO victory to shield the IBF heavyweight world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's biggest wage earner behind Canelo, has actually gone from closing in on a large, financially rewarding showdown with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury match, to eliminating to keep his label applicable at boxing's top table. To put himself back in to serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to recover some reliability after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only technique he can do that is actually along with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could not concede, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny edge of a deal that are going to view him deal with Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, given that it offers him the quickest course back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to face the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing four presentations versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts pair of full weeks ago. That match may be for all 4 significant heavyweight planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has actually actually dismissed pointers coming from previous pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he should retire, among doubts regarding whether he is dropping protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch and will definitely fancy his chances versus his trembled English competitor. And this moment he will be actually paid for more.It was actually a turbulent, enjoyable as well as thrilling fight the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the wintertime and the U.K. just has one arena with a roof covering (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it would certainly be a surprise to find this fight land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most strong figure in boxing who regulates lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching occasions, will certainly be actually keen for such a big fight-- one of the most significant punching may provide upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who resources Joshua's career, states Joshua has actually presently conceded phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, points out Dubois will definitely combat once more in February. Warren has actually also shown his fervency for a quick rematch, therefore expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere is going to guard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight label through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has actually been famished, alert and also active in stepping approximately elite degree over the last year, also in fights where he really did not possess his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer does not appear to become worried about by a height drawback in globe title fights and was actually regrettable to become refuted triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was a lot more excellent was actually Round's crack choice gain Raymond Ford, that was recently undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as energetic or even in the same type as Ball, who will definitely be full of fire for his first planet title protection facing his home urban area followers. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to make sure, as Rios signed up an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's very first getaway in practically 2 years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA as well as IBF junior light globe headlines in June 2022. Round's energy and also desire are going to observe him defend his WBA waistband along with a decision triumph.-- Parkinson.