A detailed breakdown of the upcoming welterweight bout between Jack Maddalena and Carlos Prates examines the stylistic challenges. The analyst notes that Maddalena's pressure-fighting style could work against Prates, who struggles when pressured backward, similar to how Ian Garry controlled him. However, Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking and footwork abilities, forcing him to rely on boxing for distance control, which increases the risk of walking into Prates' dangerous counter strikes. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains a knockout threat until the final bell, as evidenced by his near-finish of Garry in round five. The analyst questions whether Maddalena can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes against a fighter who landed clean on even Belal Muhammad, ultimately picking Prates to win.
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