Maddalena vs Prates: Analysis favors Brazilian striker's power

An analytical breakdown of the Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates fight suggests Prates holds significant advantages. While Maddalena's style requires working as the aggressor, Prates struggles when pressured and forced backward, as demonstrated by Ian Garry. However, the analysis notes Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking game and footwork, forcing him to rely on boxing for distance control, which creates risk against Prates' dangerous striking. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains a knockout threat through all five rounds, as Garry discovered after four dominant rounds before nearly being finished. The piece questions whether Maddalena, who was hit cleanly by Belal Muhammad, can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes. The prediction favors Prates due to these factors.