Gilley Vows to Bounce Back at Middleweight, Rules Out Greene Rematch

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 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 reflects on the lessons learned from those setbacks, stating, 'I still think I won both fights. It was just a terrible year, but it taught me a lot about myself and my character.' Despite the setbacks, Gilley remains determined to claim the Lonsdale belt, an ambition that has driven him since watching Ricky Hatton defeat Jon Thaxton. Although he is eager for another title shot, Gilley has ruled out a rematch with Louis Greene, citing the collapse of their previously scheduled bouts as a waste of his time and career momentum. Instead, Gilley is focused on his upcoming fight against Brown, a formidable opponent with a strong amateur background and punching power. Exuding confidence in his abilities, Gilley asserts, 'I was built for the tough side of professional boxing. Let's see if he can handle it.' With his passion and desire for success still burning bright, Gilley is determined to make the most of his opportunities and achieve his goals in the sport.