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Jimmy Paul
American boxer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jimmy Paul is a former professional boxer in the lightweight division.
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Jimmy Paul | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Ringmaster |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 6 |
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Professional career
He became International Boxing Federation world Lightweight champion in 1985 when he beat Harry Arroyo by a 15 round unanimous decision.[1] He would defend the title three times including against Darryl Tyson,[2] before losing it to Greg Haugen, also by 15 round decision.
Professional boxing record
More information 39 fights, 33 wins ...
| 39 fights | 33 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 24 | 4 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
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More information No., Result ...
| 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. |
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