Thurman defeats Guerrero by unanimous decision

Keith Thurman defeated Robert Guerrero by a lopsided unanimous decision Saturday night at NBC's "Premier Boxing Champions," held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The judges scored the bout 120-107, 118-109 and 118-108 in favor of Thurman, who retained his welterweight world title.

Thurman dropped Guerrero in the ninth round and dominated the punch stats:

Thurman claimed a $1.5 million purse for his role in the first main event on NBC in prime time in 30 years.