Following a string of setbacks, including a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a loss to Ishmael Davis, Sam Gilley is eager to start anew in the middleweight division. The former Commonwealth champion reflects on the lessons learned from his tough year, stating, 'I still think I won both fights... It teaches you a lot about yourself and a lot about your character.' Gilley's desire to win the British title remains strong, and he hopes to get another chance to fight for the Lonsdale belt. However, one fight he refuses to consider is a rematch with Louis Greene, citing the souring of their relationship after Greene pulled out of their scheduled rematch twice.
Gilley expresses his frustration, saying, 'He wasted two years of my career... That one gets right under my skin.' Instead, Gilley is focused on his upcoming bout against Aston Brown in Scotland, where he aims to test Brown's mettle in the professional ring. With confidence in his abilities and a strong work ethic, Gilley is determined to make the most of this opportunity and prove himself in the middleweight division.