Round 7 Appleby is throwing hard jabs, mostly whiffing, searching for Cardle's face and finding more success with the hammering right which connects at least obliquely each time. Cardle is leaning back to roll with Appleby's right hands but affected by them nonetheless. Counter overhands on the backfoot by Cardle, and some rapier jabs on the chin which fail to deter Appleby from advancing. Appleby starts to score with and snap Cardle's head back with the jab on the inside. 10-9 Appleby 67-66 Appleby
Round 8 Appleby is leaning forward, looking tired, attempting to lean on Cardle. Looping right, left hook by Cardle. Appleby pushes through and dives in to a big counter right uppercut from Cardle. Appleby is bowled over flat onto his back. TKO8!!