Bob Godwin (May 5, 1911 in Moultrie, GA – August 1, 1980) was an American boxer who became the 1933 World Light Heavyweight Champion.

He captured the National Boxing Association World Light Heavyweight title on March 1, 1933 with a ten round points decision over reigning champion Joe Knight at Legion Arena in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Many reporters believed the young Godwin was two injured from his previous fight with Joe Knight to meet the reigning champion.

After Firpo was unable to close the deal, Godwin had his revenge, staying on the inside to score continuous body blows.

[10] At Daytona Beach on March 22, 1934, he defeated Johnny Risko in an exciting ten round points decision.

Godwin scored a clear margin over his older and heavier opponent, though Risko rallied to take the seventh and eighth.