All boxersJimmy Paul
“The Ringmaster”
Boxing33-6-0RECORD
24WINS BY KO / TKO
9WINS BY DECISION
39PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Ringmaster |
| Date of birth | 27 Aug 1959 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Not added yet |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 175 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1980–1999 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 23 Oct 1980 |
| Last fight | Win vs Ali Kareem Muhammad, 28 Oct 1999 |
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Titles and honours
- USBA lightweight champion (1983–1985)
- IBF lightweight champion (1985–1986)
Background
Jimmy Paul is a former American professional boxer who competed mainly at lightweight. He won the IBF lightweight title in 1985 and lost it to Greg Haugen in 1986.
Fight history
39 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Ali Kareem Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 28 Oct 1999 | Hollywood Casino, Aurora, Illinois, US | ||
| Loss | Kenneth Gould | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 27 Aug 1993 | Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Carlos González | TKO | 2 | 29 Jun 1992 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, US | For vacant WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Bernard Gray | TKO | 6 | 21 Apr 1992 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Todd Foster | TKO | 7 | 7 Feb 1992 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Higinio DeLeon | TKO | 1 | 11 Dec 1991 | Duluth, Minnesota, US | ||
| Win | Refugio Guerrero | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Oct 1991 | Lampkin Gym, Maryville, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Juan Carlos Nunez | KO | 2 | 21 Sep 1991 | Convention Center, Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Martin Cruz | TKO | 5 | 24 Aug 1991 | Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio, US | ||
| Loss | Othal Dixon | KO | 4 | 17 Oct 1987 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Amancio Castro | KO | 2 | 30 Apr 1987 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Greg Haugen | Decision (majority) | 15 | 5 Dec 1986 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | Lost IBF lightweight title | |
| Win | Darryl Tyson | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 15 Aug 1986 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | Retained IBF lightweight title | |
| Win | Irleis Perez | Decision (majority) | 15 | 4 Jun 1986 | Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US | Retained IBF lightweight title | |
| Win | Freddie Pendleton | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Nov 1985 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Robin Blake | TKO | 14 | 30 Jun 1985 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained IBF lightweight title | |
| Win | Harry Arroyo | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 6 Apr 1985 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Won IBF lightweight title | |
| Win | Idelmar Jose Paisan | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Jan 1985 | Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, Aruba | ||
| Win | Dwight Pratchett | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Sep 1984 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Alvin Hayes | KO | 6 | 15 Jun 1984 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained USBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Richard Fowler | TKO | 9 | 11 Feb 1984 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Darryl Tyson | Decision (split) | 10 | 11 Oct 1983 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Andrew Ganigan | TKO | 6 | 12 Jun 1983 | Graham Central Station, Phoenix, Arizona, US | Won vacant USBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Pat Duran | TKO | 6 | 3 Dec 1982 | Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | ||
| Win | Jorge Morales | TKO | 4 | 10 Oct 1982 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Tyrone Lee | TKO | 1 | 4 Sep 1982 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Darrell Stovall | TKO | 7 | 20 May 1982 | Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US | ||
| Win | Jerome Artis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Apr 1982 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Roberto Garcia | TKO | 4 | 20 Apr 1982 | Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US | ||
| Win | Sergio Aguirre | KO | 5 | 16 Mar 1982 | Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US | ||
| Win | Salvador Ugalde | KO | 4 | 28 Jan 1982 | Fairgrounds Youth Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US | ||
| Win | Jerome McKinney | TKO | 2 | 23 Jan 1982 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Chico Rodriguez | TKO | 1 | 19 Nov 1981 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Jerome McKinney | TKO | 2 | 10 Sep 1981 | The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Billy Madison | KO | 2 | 9 Jul 1981 | The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Antonio Rutledge | TKO | 2 | 14 May 1981 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Clinton Harris | TKO | 4 | 13 Mar 1981 | Civic Center, Lansing, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Cedric Barkley | KO | 1 | 12 Dec 1980 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Ken Reed | TKO | 5 | 23 Oct 1980 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | Pro debut |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).