Gilley Eyes Fresh Start at Middleweight, Rules Out Greene Rematch

Sam Gilley is leaving a disappointing year behind as he prepares to face Aston Brown in Glasgow, marking his middleweight debut. Following a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a close British super-welterweight title loss to Ishmael Davis, Gilley reflects on the lessons learned from a tough period. "Despite the setbacks, I believe I won both fights. It was a terrible year, but it taught me a lot about myself and my character," Gilley expressed. He still harbors ambitions of claiming the Lonsdale belt, an opportunity he had previously when competing against Davis. Gilley remains eager to fight for the title again, considering his past experience a significant achievement. However, he has ruled out a rematch with Louis Greene, citing the collapse of their previously scheduled bouts as the reason. "I'm willing to fight anyone, but I won't give Louis Greene another chance. He wasted two years of my career by pulling out of fights at the last minute," Gilley stated. As he moves up in weight to face Brown, Gilley is confident in his abilities and determined to succeed. "I was built for the challenges of professional boxing. Let's see if Brown can handle it," he said. With a renewed sense of passion and determination, Gilley is focused on making the most of his opportunities and achieving his goals in the sport.