After 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 determined to put his past struggles behind him, including a draw against Gideon Onyenani and a loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title. Gilley remains convinced that he won both fights, attributing his losses to a challenging year that nevertheless taught him valuable lessons about his character and resilience.
He still harbors ambitions of claiming the Lonsdale belt, an opportunity he hopes will arise again in the future. Gilley has, however, ruled out a potential rematch with Louis Greene, citing the souring of their relationship after Greene twice pulled out of their scheduled fights. Despite this, Gilley is open to facing any other opponent, showcasing his confidence in his abilities and his toughness.
As he transitions to a new weight class, Gilley is eager to test his mettle against Brown, a formidable opponent with a background in international amateur boxing and notable punching power in the professional arena.