Jimmy Paul (born August 27, 1959 in Detroit, MI) is an American former professional boxer in the lightweight division. He was the International Boxing Federation's world Lightweight champion from 1985-when he beat Harry Arroyo by a 15 round unanimous decision to 1986, when he lost to Greg Haugen, also by 15 round decision. Paul also defeated Andy Ganigan, Robin Blake, and Darryl Tyson, among others.