An analytical breakdown of the upcoming welterweight bout between Carlos Prates and Jack Maddalena examines the stylistic clash between a knockout artist and a pressure boxer. The post argues Maddalena's path to victory requires him to press forward for 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, as Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds. Ian Garry's success against Prates is attributed to his ability to feel and evade the Brazilian's left straight on millimeters, plus superior footwork and kicks that Maddalena lacks. The analysis highlights that Maddalena's limited leg-kick game and reliance on boxing puts him at risk of being caught by Prates' power shots. The author ultimately picks Prates to win, citing Maddalena's vulnerability to clean punches as demonstrated in his fight with Belal Muhammad, where he absorbed over 50 clean head strikes.
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