Herb Siler

Herb Siler (b. January 5, 1935 Brundidge, Alabama, United States - d. March 25, 2001 Miami) was a heavyweight boxer. He won 15 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.

Professional boxing record
16 Wins (7 knockouts, 9 decisions), 12 Losses (8 knockouts, 4 decisions)[3]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 17–12 Moses Harrell UD 6 May 3, 1967 Dade County Armory, Miami, Florida
Loss 17–11 Jefferson Davis TKO 3 May 3, 1966 Houston, Texas
Loss 17–10 Franco De Piccoli KO 2 January 23, 1965 Palasport di San Siro, Milan, Lombardy
Loss 17–9 Roberto Davila KO 4 September 11, 1963 Estadio Nacional, Lima
Loss 17–8 Willi Besmanoff TKO 4 July 5, 1963 Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Loss 17–7 Ernie Terrell TKO 3 March 7, 1963 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 16–6 Jim Tillman PTS 8 February 25, 1963 Jacksonville, Florida
Win 15–6 Johnny Thomas KO 2 February 21, 1963 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 14–6 Willie Gulatt PTS 6 November 15, 1962 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Loss 13–6 Ollie Wilson TKO 4 August 9, 1962 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida Florida Heavyweight Title.
Loss 13–5 Willie Gulatt SD 8 June 14, 1962 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 13–4 Nick Scott KO 2 April 19, 1962 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Loss 12–4 Ernie Terrell PTS 10 February 28, 1962 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Win 12–3 Jimmy Robinson TKO 5 February 8, 1962 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 11–3 Johnny "Gorilla" Gould UD 8 January 18, 1962 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 10–3 Carlos Dunston TKO 3 December 30, 1961 Little River, Florida
Win 9–3 Willie Gulatt TKO 6 October 16, 1961 Sir John Club, Miami, Florida Referee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the sixth round.
Win 8–3 Jim Tillman PTS 6 October 10, 1961 Cutler Ridge, Miami, Florida
Win 7–3 Aaron Beasley TKO 1 September 21, 1961 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 6–3 Willie "The Invader" Johnson UD 6 September 14, 1961 Little River Auditorium, Miami, Florida
Win 5–3 Wendell Newton PTS 6 June 14, 1961 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Win 4–3 Roosevelt Luggins TKO 5 May 29, 1961 Sir John Club, Miami, Florida
Win 3–3 Wendell Newton PTS 6 May 15, 1961 Sir John Club, Miami, Florida
Win 2–3 Tommy Stru PTS 6 April 1, 1961 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Loss 1–3 Tony Hughes PTS 4 March 13, 1961 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Loss 1–2 Cassius Clay TKO 4 December 27, 1960 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Win 1–1 Tommy Stru SD 6 October 26, 1960 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Loss 0–1 Tony Alongi TKO 4 June 7, 1960 Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
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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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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