Sam Gilley is looking to put a disappointing year behind him as he prepares to face Aston Brown in Glasgow, stepping up to middleweight in the process. Following a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a narrow loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title, Gilley is determined to prove himself. "I believe I won both fights, it was just a bad year, but I learned a lot from it," Gilley stated. He remains eager to claim the Lonsdale belt, an achievement he has long coveted.
Although Gilley defeated Louis Greene in a thrilling bout at York Hall in 2023, he has ruled out a potential rematch, citing Greene's withdrawal from their scheduled rematch as a major factor. "I'll fight anyone, but I won't give Louis Greene another chance," Gilley asserted.
As he prepares to face Brown, a former international amateur with impressive punching power, Gilley is confident in his ability to come out on top. "I was built for the tough fights in the pros, let's see if he can handle it," Gilley said, emphasizing his determination to succeed and make his career a success.