Analysis predicts Prates to defeat Maddalena despite difficult stylistic matchup

An analytical preview of the Maddalena versus Prates fight highlights the stylistic clash between a dangerous knockout artist and a solid boxer with volume. The analysis notes that Maddalena's game plan should involve pressuring Prates, who struggles when forced backward, as Ian Garry demonstrated. However, Maddalena lacks Garry's footwork and kicking skills, forcing him to rely on boxing to control distance, which increases risk of counters. The post emphasizes that even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, citing Garry's near-knockout in round five. The analyst questions whether Maddalena can maintain perfect defense for 25 minutes, noting even Belal Muhammad landed freely on him. The prediction favors Prates due to the difficulty of executing a flawless five-round performance against such a dangerous finisher.