DARLINGTON middleweight Troy Williamson is eyeing a British title after signing a long-term promotional deal with leading promoter Frank Warren.

The former Team GB member enjoyed a successful amateur career, winning an ABA title and competing in the World Series of Boxing, before turning professional last year.

He has recorded two victories in the paid ranks, beating Borislav Zankov and Yailton Neves, and will be hoping to fight in higher-profile encounters following his tie-up with Warren.

Still trained by long-term coach Andy Marskby at Darlington ABC, Williamson has already set his sights on the Lonsdale belt currently held by his new stable-mate Tommy Langford.

“For now, it’s all about staying as active as possible and listening to the advice of those around me,” said the 25-year-old. “I want to win all of my fights in a good fashion and push on from there – hopefully I can get an English title at first and push on for the British within 18 months or two years.

“People will see my true ability now I’ve teamed up with Frank. Growing up, I used to watch all of his shows and to now be working with him is amazing.”