Timothy Austin (born April 14, 1971) is an American former professional boxer.

Known as "Cincinnati Kid", Austin won the IBF Bantamweight title by defeating Mbulelo Botile in 1997.

He successfully defended his title against nine fighters before losing to Rafael Marquez by an 8th-round technical knockout in 2003.

[2] Shortly after the loss to Marquez, Austin was accused, and later acquitted, of raping a 16-year-old girl.

[3] With his legal troubles behind him, Austin resumed his career in 2005 but his comeback was quickly derailed when he lost via TKO to journeyman Eric Aiken, who went on to win the IBF featherweight Title.