Ryan Aston to box on Carl Froch bill

Dudley's Ryan Aston was today preparing for another "little taster" of the big time after he was added to the bill of Carl Froch's world title fight.

'Tank' will box an eight-rounder on the undercard of hometown hero Froch's shot at IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute on May 26.

The show at the Nottingham Arena is the next big production from Matchroom Boxing, who have Aston signed to a promotional deal.

The undefeated middleweight could face former WBC world youth title challenger Alistair Warren, who has been offered the bout.

And Aston rates this fight night as up there with any he has been involved in his fledgling pro career, which started last June.

The 21-year-old fought as a support act to David Haye's multi-world title with Wladimir Klitschko a week after his pro debut, as well.

Aston said: "This bill, for me, is along the same lines of Haye and Klitschko and these are all little tasters for the big thing.

"Carl Froch has gone down the path that I want to go, he's gone to the top and been there for a bit and that's where I want to get to.

"I am not just in it for the British title, I want to go all the way and I don't think you should be in this sport if you don't. There's no point.

"I don't want to be 'Joe Bloggs, average boxer, won this and that,' I want to keep improving all of the time and progress in the right way."

Given the length of the contest, Aston stands a good chance of making the cut for television coverage on the night, possibly even live coverage.

But the hard-hitting southpaw is more concerned about getting the rounds in the bank as he works up to championship level.

He said: "To be honest, I am not really bothered whether it's televised or not, I just want the eight rounds under my belt.

"It's getting closer and closer to the title shot distance and it's giving me more confidence and experience along the way.

"I am not bothered who I fight, either, because there's no one I can see in Britain who can beat me at this level.

"I watched Alistair Warren box John Ryder, he's quite tall and works at range but he does leave himself open a lot.

"Styles make fights and, if I have to adapt to his style, then it will be a good test for me."