John Riel Casimero was the undisputed winner and defended his IBF Jr. Flyweight belt in a 12-round bout against challenger Luis Rios.
Casimero (18-2, 10 KO's) picked up his fourth straight win by receiving two scores of 119-109 as well as a 118-110 card in what turned out to be uneven affair.
Rios (18-2-1, 13 KO's) had won seven fights in a row prior to Saturday's loss.
Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.
Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.
IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.
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