Following a difficult year, Sam Gilley is shifting his focus to the middleweight division with an upcoming fight against Aston Brown in Glasgow. The former Commonwealth champion had a disappointing 2023, which included a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title.
Gilley remains optimistic, however, and is eager to prove himself in his new weight class. He expressed his desire to win the Lonsdale belt, a goal that has driven him since watching Ricky Hatton beat Jon Thaxton.
Although he is open to fighting anyone, Gilley has made it clear that he will not give Louis Greene another opportunity, citing the way their potential rematch fell through twice. Instead, Gilley will focus on his bout with Brown, a former international amateur with notable punching power. Gilley is confident in his abilities and is determined to make a statement in the professional sport, driven by the passion and desire that have fueled his career from the start.