After a tumultuous year, former Commonwealth champion Sam Gilley is set to face Aston Brown in Glasgow, seeking a fresh start. Gilley's past year was marked by a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a unanimous decision loss to Ishmael Davis, despite his conviction that he won both fights. The loss to Davis was particularly difficult, as it occurred at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the home of his beloved football club.
Gilley reflected on the experience, saying, "It was a tough fight, and Ish got the nod. That's just the way it goes in boxing." He still harbors ambitions of winning the Lonsdale belt, which he once dreamed of claiming after watching Ricky Hatton beat Jon Thaxton.
Gilley expressed his desire to fight for the title again, stating, "If I get the chance, I'd be grateful. Fighting for it at Tottenham was a huge achievement, and I want to build on that." In 2023, Gilley defeated Louis Greene in a thrilling bout at York Hall.
However, he has since ruled out a rematch, citing Greene's withdrawal from their scheduled rematch twice, which Gilley feels wasted two years of his career. Gilley declared, "I'll fight anyone, but I'll never give Louis Greene the time of day again. He wasted my time, and I'm not going to entertain him again." Instead, Gilley is focused on his upcoming fight against Aston Brown, a former international amateur with impressive punching power.
Gilley is confident in his abilities, saying, "I was built for the tough fights in the pros. Let's see if Brown can handle it." With his passion and desire for success still burning bright, Gilley is determined to make the most of his opportunity and prove himself as a formidable force in the middleweight division.