Gilley Vows to Bounce Back in Middleweight Debut Against Brown

Following a tumultuous year, Sam Gilley is shifting his focus to the middleweight division as he prepares to face Aston Brown in Glasgow. The former Commonwealth champion is looking to put his past disappointments behind him, including a draw against Gideon Onyenani and a loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title. Gilley expressed his confidence in his abilities, stating, "I still think I won both fights. It was just a bad year, but it taught me a lot about myself and my character." Gilley's desire to claim the Lonsdale belt remains strong, and he hopes to get another chance to fight for it. However, he has ruled out a potential rematch against Louis Greene, citing the soured relationship between them after their initial fight. Gilley stated, "I will fight anyone, but I will never give Louis Greene the time of day again. He wasted two years of my career." As Gilley moves up in weight to face Brown, he is determined to give his opponent a tough test. "I was built for the hard stuff in the pros. Let's see if he is," Gilley said. With his passion and desire for the sport still burning bright, Gilley is eager to make the most of his opportunity and prove himself in the middleweight division.