Daniel Dubois, fresh off his stunning knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, is open to a rematch with either Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk, but his decision hinges on who offers the bigger payday. Dubois believes he can perform even better in a rematch, aiming to prove his doubters wrong.
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad’s unfinished business may be settled in a rematch, according to Edwards’ coach Dave Lovell. Lovell believes Muhammad sought an escape through his eye poke in their first fight and anticipates a similar strategy in a rematch, with Muhammad attempting to wrestle and grind out a decision. Despite Muhammad’s denials and claims of potential dominance, Lovell maintains that Edwards has prepared for all scenarios and will be ready to defend his title against Muhammad’s challenges. With Edwards on a 12-fight win streak and Muhammad on a nine-fight streak, the rematch promises to be a captivating clash between two top welterweights.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, who squared off in February 2023, have been trading barbs on social media, hinting at a potential rematch. Fury, who defeated KSI in November 2023, has been taunting Paul, asking when they’ll “dance again.” Paul has responded with a brutal swipe, suggesting that Fury needs money and should stop letting his father manage his career. Paul has also made big money offers for an MMA fight between the two, but Fury has yet to accept.
Ryan Garcia has expressed his desire for a rematch with Gervonta Davis, the only fighter to defeat him professionally. Garcia’s challenge comes after his impressive victory over Devin Haney, where he dropped Haney three times en route to a decision win. Despite his victory, Garcia missed weight for the bout and did not capture the WBC super-lightweight title. Garcia has since mentioned potential opponents for his next bout, including Conor Benn, Errol Spence Jr, and Sean O’Malley. However, he has now set his sights on a rematch with Davis, who defeated him via stoppage in April 2023.
Jack Catterall anticipates facing all the top names in the super-lightweight division following his rematch with Josh Taylor on May 25. Catterall believes a victory over Taylor would elevate him and open doors for major fights against Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, and Devin Haney. However, he remains focused on the immediate challenge of dethroning Taylor, who controversially defeated him in 2022. While a world title shot against Lopez (WBO) or Haney (WBC) seems likely for Catterall if he defeats Taylor, a Garcia bout appears less probable as Garcia has expressed intentions to move up in weight.
Australian boxer Jai Opetaia is preparing to face Mairis Briedis in a highly anticipated rematch next month in Saudi Arabia. The two fighters first met in the ring in 2021, with Opetaia emerging victorious and claiming the IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles. Since their initial encounter, Opetaia has extended his winning streak by knocking out both Jordan Thompson and Ellis Zorro. Briedis, on the other hand, has been eager to reclaim his titles following his loss to Opetaia and will be determined to exact revenge. The rematch between Opetaia and Briedis is expected to be a thrilling spectacle, adding further excitement to the undercard of the much-awaited bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter believes Devin Haney can avenge his loss to Ryan Garcia if a rematch takes place. Porter suggests Haney take a break from boxing, decompress, and then focus on adjusting his offense-to-defense transition speed to counter Garcia’s counters. He also acknowledges that Garcia has other potential opponents lined up, including Isaac Cruz, Gervonta Davis, Terence Crawford, and Shakur Stevenson. Haney, too, has options while awaiting a rematch with Garcia, such as Adrien Broner, who extended a fight offer.
