Sam Gilley

Sam Gilley
Born	(1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 (age 30) [1] Leytonstone, London, England [1]
Other names	Magic Man [1]
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super-welterweight
Height	6 ft (183 cm) [1]
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record [2]
Total fights	19
Wins	18
Wins by KO	9
Losses	1

Sam Gilley (born 19 August 1994) is an English professional boxer who has held the Commonwealth super-welterweight title since 21 October 2023. He is also a former English champion in the same weight division.

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]}

References

1. "Sam Gilley". tapology.com. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
2. '"`UNIQ--templatestyles-00000002-QINU`"' "Boxing record for Sam Gilley". BoxRec .
3. "Sam Gilley's 'dream comes true' with Queensberry link up". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
4. "Exciting Super Welterweight Talent Signs Promoter Deal with Frank Warren". bigfightweekend.com. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
5. "Sam Gilley Shocks Louis Greene in Commonwealth Title Clash". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
6. "Louis Greene v Sam Gilley - Highlights and reaction as Strood boxer loses Commonwealth super welterweight title at York Hall". Kent Online. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
7. "Sam Gilley retains Commonwealth title with stoppage win". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
8. "Sam Gilley defends Commonwealth super-welterweight title with fourth-round stoppage victory against Jack McGann". TNT Sports. Retrieved 1 March 2025.