Prates favored over Maddalena due to striking power advantage

In an analysis of the upcoming Maddalena vs. Prates welterweight bout, the post argues that Carlos Prates holds the advantage despite Jack Maddalena's pressure-fighting style. While Maddalena's forward pressure worked against fighters like Belal Muhammad, the analysis notes he lacks the kicking game and footwork that Ian Garry used to control Prates. Maddalena will need to box to control distance, which increases his risk of getting countered by Prates' devastating power. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final bell, as demonstrated when he nearly finished Garry in the fifth round after losing the first four. The prediction favors Prates because maintaining perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes against such a powerful striker is unlikely.