About Herb Siler
Lived 1935 – 2001 (aged 66). Herb Siler was an American boxer.
Herb Siler (January 5, 1935, Brundidge, Alabama, United States – March 25, 2001, Miami) was a heavyweight boxer. He won 16 fights (including seven by knockout) and lost 12, with no draws.
Professional career His career started in 1960 and ended in 1967. Siler lost to Muhammad Ali through a 4th-round knockout in 1960.
Personal life In 1972, he was convicted of manslaughter and subsequently served a 7-year sentence. His grandson is NFL linebacker Brandon Siler.
Professional boxing record 32 Loss 20–12
UD 6 May 3, 1967
31 Loss 20–11
TKO 3 (10) May 3, 1966
30 Loss 20–10
KO 2 (10) Jan 23, 1965
29 Loss 20–9
KO 4 (10) Sep 11, 1963
28 Loss 20–8
TKO 4 (10), Jul 5, 1963
27 Loss 20–7
TKO 3 (10) Mar 7, 1963
26 Win 20–6
PTS 8 Feb 25, 1963
25 Win 19–6
KO 2 (6) Feb 21, 1963
24 Win 18–6
PTS 6 Nov 15, 1962
23 Loss 17–6
TKO 4 (8) Aug 9, 1962
22 Loss 17–5
SD 8 Jun 14, 1962
21 Win 17–4
KO 2 (?) Apr 19, 1962
20 Loss 16–4
PTS 10 Feb 28, 1962
19 Win 16–3
TKO 5 (8) Feb 8, 1962
18 Win 15–3
UD 8 Jan 18, 1962
17 Win 14–3
TKO 3 (4) Dec 30, 1961
16 Win 13–3
TKO 6 (8), Oct 16, 1961
15 Win 12–3
PTS 6 Oct 10, 1961
14 Win 11–3
TKO 1 (8), Sep 21, 1961
13 Win 10–3
UD 6 Sep 14, 1961
12 Win 9–3
PTS 6 Jun 14, 1961
11 Win 8–3
TKO 5 (6) May 29, 1961
10 Win 7–3
PTS 6 May 15, 1961
9 Win 6–3
PTS 6 Apr 1, 1961
8 Loss 5–3
PTS 4 Mar 13, 1961
7 Loss 5–2
TKO 4 Dec 27, 1960
6 Win 5–1
SD 6 Oct 26, 1960
5 Win 4–1
SD 6 Oct 22, 1960
4 Win 3–1
TKO 3 (4) Sep 26, 1960
3 Loss 2–1
TKO 4 (6) Jun 7, 1960
2 Win 2–0
TKO 3 (4) May 23, 1960
1 Win 1–0
UD 4 Apr 25, 1960
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Who was Herb Siler?
American boxer (1935-2001)
When was Herb Siler born?
Herb Siler was born on 3 January 1935.
When did Herb Siler die?
Herb Siler died on 25 March 2001.
What was Herb Siler's occupation?
Herb Siler was a boxer.
What nationality was Herb Siler?
Herb Siler was American.
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