Uncasville, CT (Best E Casino) - Devon Alexander retained his WBC lightweight title and gained the IBF belt with an eighth-round technical knockout of Juan Urango Saturday night.

Alexander (20-0, 13 KOs) knocked down his opponent twice in the eighth round before referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stepped in and halted the fight at the 1:12 mark. This was his fifth straight win via stoppage.

Urango (22-3-1) was making the initial defense of his second stint with the IBF crown.