Three welterweights suffered their first knockout losses against Carlos Prates

Carlos Prates has achieved the rare distinction of delivering the first knockout losses to three established welterweight fighters. Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in 28 professional fights before facing Prates. Li Jingliang went 27 fights without suffering a knockout loss until meeting Prates. Jack Della Maddalena had never been knocked out on the feet prior to facing Prates, with his only previous TKO loss coming via ground-and-pound when he was exhausted. This statistical pattern emphasizes Prates's exceptional finishing power and ability to accomplish what numerous other opponents could not.