Gilley Vows to Bounce Back as He Prepares for Middleweight Debut

Following a difficult year, Sam Gilley is set to make his middleweight debut against Aston Brown in Glasgow. Gilley, a former Commonwealth champion, reflects on his past performances, including a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a close loss to Ishmael Davis for the British super-welterweight title. Despite the setbacks, Gilley remains determined to win the Lonsdale belt, a goal that has driven him since watching Ricky Hatton's victory over Jon Thaxton. However, one fight he refuses to consider is a rematch with Louis Greene, citing the frustration and wasted time caused by Greene's twice-cancelled fights. Gilley is now focused on his upcoming bout with Brown, a former international amateur with notable punching power, and is confident in his ability to give Brown a demanding test in the professional arena.