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Sam Gilley (18-1, 9 KOs) had an auspicious Queensberry Promotions debut with a fourth round technical knockout win over Jack McGann (10-2-1, 7 KOs).
The time of stoppage for this super welterweight contest was 0:58. With the victory, Gilley retains his Commonwealth title and makes his first defence of it. He won the belt in October last year with a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene, whom Gilley was supposed to rematch until an injury caused McGann to step in instead.
The bout headlined a Queensberry Promotions card at York Hall in London, England. Boxing fans in the United Kingdom could catch the action live on TNT Sports. Customers of TNT Sports could also watch on discovery+.
Sam Gilley Dominates Jack McGann
Fight Recap
Gilley fought off the back foot in the opening round, countering when possible. McGann pressed forward, but was susceptible to punches to the head and got hit with a number of clean shots. It was not long before these defensive lapses got punished.
A double jab followed by a straight right sent McGann to the canvas in round two. Despite the knockdown and Gilley going on the offensive, McGann responded well with body shots and punches to the head. “The Pilgrim” had pockets of success, but it was Gilley who was doing the much better work offensively.
Sam Gilley drops Jack McGann! #GilleyMcGann | #FightNight | LIVE NOW on TNT Sports 3 and discovery+ pic.twitter.com/Kb9SV5LL3f
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) October 18, 2024
Gilley stunned McGann in round four with a one-two. The “Magic Man” pursued his stumbling opponent, landing several unanswered punches. Two massive right hands caused McGann to bend over forward with both of his gloves touching the canvas. It was at that point referee Darren Sarginson stepped in to wave off the contest.
THE MAGIC MAN
Sam Gilley defends his title with an emphatic finish over Jack McGann #GilleyMcGann | #FightNight | LIVE NOW on TNT Sports 3 and discovery+ pic.twitter.com/j1olspoS3B
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) October 18, 2024
Post-fight Interview
Sam Gilley
A perfect Queensberry debut performance from Sam Gilley in York Hall #GilleyMcGann | #FightNight pic.twitter.com/TP0yhXuwNv
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) October 18, 2024
Undercard Results
Royston Barney-Smith (12-0, 6 KOs) won via second round knockout against Carlos Rayo (13-2, 7 KOs). The time of stoppage for this eight-round super featherweight bout was 1:35. A right hand to the body sent Rayo down in round two. He was counted out by referee Mark Bates.
Nick Webb (18-3, 14 KOs) won via eighth round technical knockout against Courtney Bennett (5-1, 2 KOs). The time of stoppage for this 10-round heavyweight fight was 0:44. With Bennett clearly exhausted in the eighth, his corner opted to end things. With the win, Webb is now the Southern Area heavyweight champion.
Milans Volkovs (11-3-2, 6 KOs) won on points against Tommy Fletcher (8-1, 6 KOs). The score for this eight-round cruiserweight bout was 79-73.
Sam King (3-0-1, 1 KO) won on points against Dmitri Protkunas (7-14-1, 1 KO) in a four-round middleweight contest. Referee Sean McAvoy had it 39-37 on his scorecard.
Elliot Elimasi (1-0, 1 KO) won via second round technical knockout against Jairo Nustes (10-7, 4 KOs). The time of stoppage for this four-round light heavyweight fight was 1:44. A straight right hand sent Nustes to the canvas in round two. Seeing that he was not going to get up, referee Bernard Oyet put an end to proceedings.
Lloyd Farrington (6-0, 2 KOs) won via second round technical knockout against Jesus Lobeto (1-6-1, 0 KOs). The time of stoppage for this four-round super middleweight clash was 2:52. Lobeto went to the canvas from a barrage of punches in round two. Following a right hook and two left hooks, he went down again. Though Lobeto got up, referee Bates put an end to proceedings.
Ishtvan Herzheni (2-0, 0 KOs) won on points against Ryan Maycock (7-4, 1 KO). The score for this four-round middleweight contest was 39-37.
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