Analysis: Prates favored over Maddalena in welterweight clash

An in-depth breakdown suggests Carlos Prates has the advantage over Jack Maddalena in their upcoming welterweight bout. The analysis notes that while Maddalena is a strong boxer who works as the aggressor, Prates struggles when pressured and forced to move backward. However, the key difference is that Ian Garry successfully controlled Prates using kicks and footwork, skills Maddalena does not possess to the same degree. The post argues that Maddalena will need to box to control distance, which increases the risk of being caught by one of Prates' powerful strikes. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, as demonstrated when he nearly finished Garry in round five. For Maddalena to win, he would need to pressure Prates for 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, which the author considers unlikely.