Sam Gilley
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Magic Man[2] |
| Born | (1994-08-19) 19 August 1994[2] |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm)[2] |
| Weight | Super-welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Win by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Sam Gilley (born 19 August 1994) is an English professional boxer. He is a former Commonwealth and English super-welterweight champion.
Career
Gilley became English super-welterweight champion in 2021 and made two successful defenses of the title.[3][4]
He challenged Commonwealth super-welterweight champion Louis Greene at York Hall in London on 21 October 2023. Gilley forced his opponent to take a knee following a heavy punch to his body in the fifth round and went on to win the fight by unanimous decision.[5][6]
In August 2024, Gilley signed a promotional contract with Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions.[3][4]
He made the first defense of his Commonwealth title against Jack McGann at York Hall on 18 October 2024. Gilley knocked the challenger to the canvas in round two and clinched the win in the fourth round when a flurry of unanswered blows led the referee to step in and stop the contest.[7][8]
Gilley was scheduled to defend his Commonwealth title for the second time in a rematch against Louis Greene at Portman Road in Ipswich on 7 June 2025, with the vacant British super-welterweight crown also on the line.[9] However, Greene withdrew after a contract dispute.[10]
He lost his title to Ishmael Davis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 15 November 2025, going down by unanimous decision in a contest where the vacant British super-welterweight championship was also on the line.[11][12]
References
- ^"Boxing record for Sam Gilley". BoxRec.
- ^ abcd"Sam Gilley". tapology.com. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ ab"Sam Gilley's 'dream comes true' with Queensberry link up". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ ab"Exciting Super Welterweight Talent Signs Promoter Deal with Frank Warren". bigfightweekend.com. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^"Sam Gilley Shocks Louis Greene in Commonwealth Title Clash". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^"Louis Greene v Sam Gilley - Highlights and reaction as Strood boxer loses Commonwealth super welterweight title at York Hall". Kent Online. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^"Sam Gilley retains Commonwealth title with stoppage win". Boxing News Online. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^"Sam Gilley defends Commonwealth super-welterweight title with fourth-round stoppage victory against Jack McGann". TNT Sports. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^"Barnburner between Sam Gilley and Louis Greene set for June 7 sequel". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^"Sam Gilley vs Louis Greene 2 scuppered over contract confusion". Boxing News Online. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^"Ishmael Davis claims a pulsating points victory over Sam Gilley in London". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^"Ishmael Davis wins British 154-pound title by razor-thin decision after war with Sam Gilley". The Ring. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
