Analysis predicts Prates over Maddalena despite Australian's pressure style

An analytical breakdown of the upcoming welterweight bout between Jack Maddalena and Carlos Prates examines the stylistic matchup between the knockout artist and the volume boxer. The analysis notes that Maddalena's gameplan requires pressing forward, which worked for Ian Garry against Prates, but Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking game and footwork, forcing him to rely on boxing to control distance. Each exchange carries risk of Prates landing a counter strike. While Maddalena could potentially win early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, as demonstrated when he nearly finished Garry in round five after losing four rounds. The analysis questions whether Maddalena can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes while pressuring, concluding that the only path to victory requires him to pressure Prates for the full fight while maintaining flawless defense. The prediction favors Prates based on these factors.