Jimmy Paul

Jimmy Paul
Personal information
NicknameThe Ringmaster
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins33
Win by KO24
Losses6

Jimmy Paul is a former professional boxer in the lightweight division.

Professional career

He became International Boxing Federation world Lightweight champion in 1985 when he beat Harry Arroyo by a 15 round unanimous decision. He would defend the title three times including against Darryl Tyson, before losing it to Greg Haugen, also by 15 round decision.

Professional boxing record

39 fights 33 wins 6 losses
By knockout 24 4
By decision 9 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Win 33–6 Ali Kareem Muhammad UD 8 Oct 28, 1999 Hollywood Casino, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
38 Loss 32–6 Kenneth Gould RTD 4 (10) Aug 27, 1993 Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
37 Loss 32–5 Carlos González TKO 2 (12) Jun 29, 1992 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For vacant WBO light welterweight title
36 Win 32–4 Bernard Gray TKO 6 (10) Apr 21, 1992 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
35 Win 31–4 Todd Foster TKO 7 (10) Feb 7, 1992 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Win 30–4 Higinio DeLeon TKO 1 (?) Dec 11, 1991 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
33 Win 29–4 Refugio Guerrero UD 10 Oct 12, 1991 Lampkin Gym, Maryville, Missouri, U.S.
32 Win 28–4 Juan Carlos Nunez KO 2 (?) Sep 21, 1991 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
31 Win 27–4 Martin Cruz TKO 5 (?) Aug 24, 1991 Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.
30 Loss 26–4 Othal Dixon KO 4 (10) Oct 17, 1987 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29 Loss 26–3 Amancio Castro KO 2 (?) Apr 30, 1987 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
28 Loss 26–2 Greg Haugen MD 15 Dec 5, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF lightweight title
27 Win 26–1 Darryl Tyson UD 15 Aug 15, 1986 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
26 Win 25–1 Irleis Perez MD 15 Jun 4, 1986 Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
25 Win 24–1 Freddie Pendleton UD 10 Nov 20, 1985 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 23–1 Robin Blake TKO 14 (15) Jun 30, 1985 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
23 Win 22–1 Harry Arroyo UD 15 Apr 6, 1985 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won IBF lightweight title
22 Win 21–1 Idelmar Jose Paisan UD 10 Jan 12, 1985 Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, Aruba
21 Win 20–1 Dwight Pratchett UD 10 Sep 27, 1984 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Alvin Hayes KO 6 (12) Jun 15, 1984 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained USBA lightweight title
19 Win 18–1 Richard Fowler TKO 9 (12) Feb 11, 1984 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18 Loss 17–1 Darryl Tyson SD 10 Oct 11, 1983 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Andrew Ganigan TKO 6 (12) Jun 12, 1983 Graham Central Station, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Won vacant USBA lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Pat Duran TKO 6 (10) Dec 3, 1982 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jorge Morales TKO 4 (10) Oct 10, 1982 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Tyrone Lee TKO 1 (10) Sep 4, 1982 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Darrell Stovall TKO 7 (10) May 20, 1982 Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jerome Artis UD 10 Apr 29, 1982 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Roberto Garcia TKO 4 (10) Apr 20, 1982 Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Sergio Aguirre KO 5 (10) Mar 16, 1982 Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Salvador Ugalde KO 4 (10) Jan 28, 1982 Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Jerome McKinney TKO 2 (6) Jan 23, 1982 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Chico Rodriguez TKO 1 (6) Nov 19, 1981 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jerome McKinney TKO 2 (6) Sep 10, 1981 The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Billy Madison KO 2 (6) Jul 9, 1981 The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Antonio Rutledge TKO 2 (6) May 14, 1981 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Clinton Harris TKO 4 (6) Mar 13, 1981 Civic Center, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Cedric Barkley KO 1 (6) Dec 12, 1980 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Ken Reed TKO 5 (6) Oct 23, 1980 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Katz, Michael (7 April 1985). "PAUL BEATS ARROYO TO WIN I. B. F. TITLE". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  2. ↑ "Detroit's Jimmy Paul successfully defended his International Boxing Federation..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-05-24.