LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Terry Flanagan, right, celebrates beating Derry Matthews during their WBO World Lightweight Championship bout at the Echo Arena on March 12, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)Dave Thompson/Getty Images

Terry Flanagan vs. Derry Mathews: Live Round-by-Round Results and Highlights

Rob Lancaster

Mar 12, 2016

Terry Flanagan retained his WBO lightweight title on Saturday, beating the experienced Derry Mathews on points in Liverpool, England.

The unbeaten champion, who hails from Manchester, England, improved his record to 30-0 (12 KOs) after coming out on the right end of a unanimous decision.

Mathews (38-10-2, 20 KOs), who was fighting in his own back yard at the Echo Arena, battled bravely but came up short in what was the 50th fight of his professional career.