Analyst predicts Prates will defeat Maddalena despite Australian's pressure style

A detailed breakdown suggests Carlos Prates will defeat Jack Della Maddalena in their upcoming bout. The analysis notes that while Maddalena's pressure-heavy style could theoretically work against Prates, who struggles when forced to retreat, Maddalena lacks the kicking game and footwork that Ian Garry used effectively. The analyst points out that Maddalena will need to box to control distance, putting him at risk of Prates' devastating counters. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final bell, as Garry discovered after dominating four rounds before nearly being finished in the fifth. The prediction favors Prates because Maddalena would need to maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes while pressuring forward, which the analyst considers unlikely.