A detailed breakdown of the upcoming welterweight bout between Jack Maddalena and Carlos Prates, with betting odds at 1.9 to 1.8. The analysis suggests Maddalena's pressure-forward style could work against Prates, who struggles when forced backward, similar to how Ian Garry controlled him. However, Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking and footwork skills, forcing him to rely on boxing to control distance, which creates risk against Prates' devastating counter-striking power. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, as demonstrated when he nearly knocked out Garry in the fifth round after losing four straight. The only path to victory for Maddalena is maintaining perfect defensive discipline while pressuring for 25 minutes, which the analyst considers unlikely. The prediction favors Prates to win.
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