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 the way of knock outs) and lost 12, but did not have any draws. His career started in 1960 and ended in 1967. Siler lost to Muhammad Ali through a 4th-round knockout in 1960. In 1972 he was convicted for manslaughter and subsequently served a 7-year sentence. His grandson is NFL linebacker Brandon Siler.