Analysis: Prates favored over Della Maddalena in striking battle

A detailed breakdown of the upcoming bout between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates suggests the Brazilian holds advantages in several key areas. The analysis notes that Della Maddalena's style works best when he leads the action, and while Prates struggles when pressured, Della Maddalena lacks the kicking game and footwork that Ian Garry used successfully against the Brazilian. The piece argues that Della Maddalena will need to control distance through boxing, which increases the risk of being countered by Prates' power. Even if the Australian can win early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, as demonstrated when he nearly knocked out Garry in the fifth round despite losing the first four. The analysis concludes that for Della Maddalena to win, he must pressure Prates for the full 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, which the author considers unlikely. Based on these factors, the breakdown favors Prates to win.