Jimmy Paul


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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Win33–6Ali Kareem MuhammadUD8Oct 28, 1999Hollywood Casino, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
38Loss32–6Kenneth GouldRTD4 Aug 27, 1993Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
37Loss32–5Carlos GonzálezTKO2 Jun 29, 1992Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For vacant WBO light welterweight title
36Win32–4Bernard GrayTKO6 Apr 21, 1992The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
35Win31–4Todd FosterTKO7 Feb 7, 1992Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win30–4Higinio DeLeonTKO1 Dec 11, 1991Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
33Win29–4Refugio GuerreroUD10Oct 12, 1991Lampkin Gym, Maryville, Missouri, U.S.
32Win28–4Juan Carlos NunezKO2 Sep 21, 1991Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
31Win27–4Martin CruzTKO5 Aug 24, 1991Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.
30Loss26–4Othal DixonKO4 Oct 17, 1987Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29Loss26–3Amancio CastroKO2 Apr 30, 1987Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
28Loss26–2Greg HaugenMD15Dec 5, 1986Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost IBF lightweight title
27Win26–1Darryl TysonUD15Aug 15, 1986Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Retained IBF lightweight title
26Win25–1Irleis PerezMD15Jun 4, 1986Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF lightweight title
25Win24–1Freddie PendletonUD10Nov 20, 1985Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Win23–1Robin BlakeTKO14 Jun 30, 1985Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF lightweight title
23Win22–1Harry ArroyoUD15Apr 6, 1985Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBF lightweight title
22Win21–1Idelmar Jose PaisanUD10Jan 12, 1985Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, Aruba
21Win20–1Dwight PratchettUD10Sep 27, 1984Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20Win19–1Alvin HayesKO6 Jun 15, 1984Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA lightweight title
19Win18–1Richard FowlerTKO9 Feb 11, 1984Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18Loss17–1Darryl TysonSD10Oct 11, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win17–0Andrew GaniganTKO6 Jun 12, 1983Graham Central Station, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant USBA lightweight title
16Win16–0Pat DuranTKO6 Dec 3, 1982Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
15Win15–0Jorge MoralesTKO4 Oct 10, 1982Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
14Win14–0Tyrone LeeTKO1 Sep 4, 1982Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13Win13–0Darrell StovallTKO7 May 20, 1982Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
12Win12–0Jerome ArtisUD10Apr 29, 1982Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Roberto GarciaTKO4 Apr 20, 1982Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
10Win10–0Sergio AguirreKO5 Mar 16, 1982Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
9Win9–0Salvador UgaldeKO4 Jan 28, 1982Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
8Win8–0Jerome McKinneyTKO2 Jan 23, 1982Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
7Win7–0Chico RodriguezTKO1 Nov 19, 1981Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
6Win6–0Jerome McKinneyTKO2 Sep 10, 1981The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
5Win5–0Billy MadisonKO2 Jul 9, 1981The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
4Win4–0Antonio RutledgeTKO2 May 14, 1981Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
3Win3–0Clinton HarrisTKO4 Mar 13, 1981Civic Center, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Cedric BarkleyKO1 Dec 12, 1980Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Ken ReedTKO5 Oct 23, 1980Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.