An in-depth analysis of the upcoming Maddalena vs Prates fight suggests that Carlos Prates holds the advantage despite both fighters being dangerous finishers. The breakdown notes that while Maddalena's style works when he leads, Prates struggles when pressured and forced to move backward, as demonstrated in his fight with Ian Garry. However, the analysis points out that Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking and footwork skills, meaning he will have to rely on boxing to control distance, which increases the risk of getting caught by Prates' power. The piece emphasizes that Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, citing how Ian Garry dominated four rounds but nearly lost in the fifth. The author concludes that for Maddalena to win, he must pressure Prates for 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, which seems unlikely given that even Belal Muhammad landed on him easily.
