Sam Gilley is putting a disappointing year behind him as he prepares to face Aston Brown in Glasgow, marking his debut in the middleweight division. The former Commonwealth champion had a tough 2023, drawing with Gideon Onyenani and then narrowly losing to Ishmael Davis in a British super-welterweight title bout. Despite these setbacks, Gilley remains optimistic, citing the lessons he learned from those experiences. He expressed his desire to win the Lonsdale belt, a goal that has driven him since watching Ricky Hatton beat Jon Thaxton.
Gilley also addressed his past fight with Louis Greene, stating that he will not give Greene another opportunity due to the way their rematch fell through twice. Instead, Gilley is focused on his upcoming fight with Brown, a former international amateur with impressive punching power. Gilley is confident in his abilities and determined to make a statement in the professional sport.