Despite his questionable pedigree and punching power Afolabi punished Maccarinelli's casual defence in the ninth in the most emphatic style, when a huge overhand right came from nowhere to floor the Welshman.
Thomas describes a skillful overhand throw as an uncoiling in three phases: step (with the foot opposite the throwing hand), rotate (with hips first, then shoulders) and whip (with the arm and hand).
At the beginning of round three referee Richie Davies warned both fighters about use of the head and later in the round Quigley connected with an overhand right, followed by a left hand which had Smith struggling against the ropes.