Venue, Date, and Starting Time
Venue: OVO Hydro (formerly SSE Hydro), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The bout is listed with an estimated ring-walk around 2:00–3:00 PM ET / 7:00–8:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM UTC (UK local time), though exact timing depends on undercard flow. The full card begins in the early afternoon ET / late afternoon BST and streams live on DAZN.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Aston Brown (“Bad Man”)
Record: 9-0-0 (4 KOs, ~44% KO rate)
Age: 35 (born March 22, 1991)
Hometown/Residence: Glasgow, Scotland
Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Late-blooming local prospect who turned pro in 2015 but was derailed by a hand injury, addiction, and a prison stint. Clean and focused since his return, Brown has won six straight since resuming and is viewed as a dangerous power puncher with improved physical condition and mental resilience.
Sam Gilley (“Magic Man”)
Record: 18-2-1 (9 KOs, 50% KO rate)
Age: 31
Hometown/Residence: Walthamstow / Leytonstone, London, England
Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Experienced domestic-level operator with solid amateur pedigree and a reputation as a durable, high-output boxer who can mix it up. Has faced credible opposition and is coming off a mixed but competitive run.
This is a high-stakes domestic middleweight clash: the undefeated Scottish power puncher (Brown) in front of his home crowd versus the battle-tested Englishman (Gilley) in what promoters and fighters are calling a potential “Fight of the Year contender” and guaranteed banger.
Recent Form
Aston Brown (W-W-W-W-W): Perfect 9-0 with momentum building. Recent victories have showcased improved power and ring control against progressively tougher domestic opposition. Brown has looked sharper and more explosive in 2025 outings.
Sam Gilley (L-D-W-W-W): Mixed recent form with a loss and a draw in his last two outings (2025), but strong wins prior. Gilley has shown durability and the ability to go deep, though he has been outpointed or held in tougher domestic scraps.
Fight History Summary
Brown’s key pro bouts (all wins; selected):
Recent 2025 wins building his undefeated streak with 4 KOs total. Has overcome early-career setbacks to string together impressive domestic-level performances.
Gilley’s key pro bouts (selected from 21 fights):
Nov 25, 2025 – L vs. Ishmael Davis
Jun 25, 2025 – D vs. Gideon Onyenani
Oct 24, 2024 – W vs. Jack McGann
Earlier wins include multiple stoppages; 9 KOs overall. Gilley has 18 wins but has been tested in recent years.
Both are same-height southpaw/orthodox matchups with power, but Brown’s recent finishing rate and home advantage contrast Gilley’s experience edge.
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for either fighter as of April 16, 2026. Both are expected to be at full health and make the 160-lb middleweight limit for this 10-round contest. Brown has recovered fully from his earlier career hand injury and has shown no issues in recent training camps.
FIGHT ODDS
Sam Gilley + 145
Aston Brown – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
