Canelo Alvarez – The undisputed Champion

Saul Canelo Alvarez will start a new chapter in his career this Saturday night when he makes his Saudi Arabian debut against the unbeaten but little-known William Scull at the Riyadh Season Venue.

The 12-round super-middleweight bout has a deeper significance, connected to Canelo's wish to solidify his position as the undisputed champion. Canelo wants to remain the top dog in the division. He is already well-known and has competed successfully in several weight classes.

A sanctioning body technicality that might maintain the Mexican superstar's uncontested status makes this fight technically significant. At 168 pounds, the superstar has won all four major titles. Even though the documentation may be important in the record books, most fans are more interested in Canelo retaining his dominance in the last moments of an amazing career.

Argentina's Scull, a 23-0 fighter, enters the ring with little fanfare and a flawless record.

His resume emphasizes hard work and perseverance, but it lacks the kind of formidable opposition that would prepare him for a fight like this. Canelo has fought the best of his time, including Gennady Golovkin and Dmitry Bivol, and possesses the poise and ring IQ that only come from years of elite combat. The unpredictability aspect of boxing, rather than any perceived threat from Scull, is what makes this fight intriguing.

Even while the challenger hasn't yet demonstrated the strength or skill necessary to unseat Canelo, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities can occasionally inspire remarkable performances. However, the upset would only occur if Scull had his best performance to date and Alvarez had a bad night.

If all goes according to plan, Canelo's Saudi debut marks yet another important turning point in his career on a global scale, and Saturday should be yet another example of his proficiency and ability. What happens to him after he overcomes this next challenge in Riyadh may be more significant than if he succeeds.