An analytical breakdown of the upcoming welterweight bout between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates suggests Prates has the advantage. The analysis notes that while Maddalena's style works when he is the aggressor, Prates struggles when pressured, as demonstrated by Ian Garry. However, Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking and footwork skills, forcing him to rely more on boxing where each exchange risks a counter from Prates. The piece argues that even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, citing how Garry dominated four rounds but nearly lost in the fifth. The conclusion favors Prates because Maddalena would need to maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes while pressuring forward, which the analyst doubts is realistic.
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