Herb Siler

Herb Siler (b. January 5, 1935 Brundidge, Alabama, United States - d. March 25, 2001 Miami) was a heavyweight boxer. He won 16 fights (including seven by knockout) and lost 12, with no draws. His career started in 1960 and ended in 1967.[1] Siler lost to Muhammad Ali through a 4th-round knockout in 1960.[2] In 1972 he was convicted for manslaughter and subsequently served a 7-year sentence. His grandson is NFL linebacker Brandon Siler.

References
  1. "Herb Siler". Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
  2. "Muhammad Ali". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
  3. "Herb Siler - Boxer". Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
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