The world of boxing is abuzz with exciting rematches on the horizon. Two world champions are set to defend their titles this weekend, while several other high-stakes fights are being negotiated.
One potential rematch that has taken a step back is between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. Haney recently filed a lawsuit against Garcia, seeking damages for alleged battery and breach of contract related to Garcia’s positive PED test after their April junior welterweight title fight. Despite this setback, many believe the rematch will still happen due to its immense box office appeal.
Canelo Alvarez, meanwhile, has expressed interest in a rematch with Dmitry Bivol if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in their upcoming fight for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. Alvarez lost a unanimous decision to Bivol in May 2022 and has been seeking revenge ever since. A win for Bivol would make him the favorite to face Alvarez in May.
In other action, Janibek Alimkhanuly will defend his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday. Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher who could pose a significant threat to Alimkhanuly’s title reign. On Saturday, Nick Ball will take on Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has been on a roll lately, winning the title with a split decision victory over Raymond Ford in June.
Anthony Joshua, who was recently knocked out by Daniel Dubois, may be looking to get back into the title picture with a rematch against Dubois. Joshua needs to regain some credibility after his loss, and a win over Dubois would put him back in contention for a megafight in 2025.
Finally, Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson, and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts on what’s real and what’s not in the world of boxing. They discuss whether Haney’s lawsuit against Garcia will prevent a rematch, if Bivol will face Alvarez next, and if Mikhailovich can dethrone Alimkhanuly. They also weigh in on whether Joshua will take a rematch with Dubois and if Ball will successfully defend his WBA featherweight title against Rios.
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