Ryan Aston is ready for ring return

Dudley's Ryan Aston today vowed to prove he's over his first loss as a professional by beating an opponent he believes to be better than the man who took his undefeated record.

Aston again supports IBF world super middleweight champion Carl Froch as the hometown hero headlines at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

Before Froch defends his crown against Yusaf Mack, Aston will undertake a six-rounder against Nottingham-born Tyan Booth, a former European Union and Midland title challenger.

It was for the area belt at middleweight that Aston was halted in two rounds by Curtis Valentine in July and the 21-year-old has been smarting ever since.

'Tank' insists this contest will show everyone his fighting pride has not diminished against the slippery Booth, who has proved tricky for southpaws in the past.

But Aston believes he's got his opponent scoped as he looks to take the first step on the right path back to stardom with a statement of intent on the televised bill.