Sam Gilley is putting a disappointing year behind him as he prepares to face Aston Brown in a middleweight bout in Glasgow. Following a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a narrow loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title, Gilley is eager to bounce back.

"I believe I won both fights, but it was just a bad year that taught me valuable lessons about myself and my character," Gilley stated. Despite the setbacks, he remains determined to claim the Lonsdale belt, a goal he has long coveted.

Gilley has made it clear that he will not give Louis Greene another opportunity to face him in the ring, citing the collapse of their planned rematch as a major frustration. Instead, he is focused on taking on new challenges, including his upcoming fight against Brown. "I'm confident in my abilities and my endurance, and I'm ready to give Brown a tough test in the professional ring," Gilley asserted.