Cassius Clay vs. Herb Siler

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DateDecember 27, 1960
Boxer United States Cassius Clay
Boxer United States Cassius Clay
Cassius Clay vs. Herb Siler
DateDecember 27, 1960
VenueMiami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Cassius Clay United States Herb Siler
Nickname "The Louisville Lip" "Gorilla"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky Brundidge, Alabama
Pre-fight record 1–0 (0 KO) 5–1 (2 KO)
Age 18 years, 11 months 25 years, 11 months
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 193 lb (88 kg) 191 lb (87 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition 1960 Olympic light heavyweight Gold Medallist
Result
Clay won by TKO in the 4th round (1:00)

Cassius Clay vs. Herb Siler was a professional boxing match contested on December 27, 1960.[1]

The fight took place soon after Clay had joined the 5th Street Gym and was as such the first fight where his long time trainer Angelo Dundee was in his corner.[2][3][4][5][6]

It was part of the undercard for Willie Pastrano vs. Jesse Bowdry.[7]

The fight

Undercard

References

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