Following a challenging year, Sam Gilley is transitioning to middleweight to compete against Aston Brown in Glasgow. His previous year was marked by a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a close loss to Ishmael Davis for the British super-welterweight title. Despite these setbacks, Gilley remains optimistic and confident in his abilities.
He reflected on his past experiences, stating, "I still think I won both fights. I just had a bad year.
It taught me a lot of lessons... It teaches you a lot about yourself and a lot about your character." Gilley's desire to win the Lonsdale belt remains strong, and he hopes to have another opportunity to fight for it. However, he has expressed his reluctance to face Louis Greene again, citing the collapse of their potential rematch.
Gilley stated, "I want to be in good fights and Louis was the perfect dance partner... I will fight anyone, but I will never give Louis Greene the time of day again.
He wasted two years of my career." Gilley is now focused on his upcoming fight with Aston Brown, and he is determined to test Brown's endurance and toughness in the professional arena.