Insane Fight Club wrestler Grado from the tap end o’ Stevenston has been named an ambassador for ex-Celtic star John Hartson’s cancer charity.

Grado will work with the foundation’s #knowyourballs campaign in a bid to raise awareness of the symptoms of testicular cancer.

The 27-year-old is looking forward to his first official engagement as ambassador – which is a voluntary role – at the charity’s inaugural ladies lunch, at Mar Hall Golf and Spa resort in September.

Grado – real name is Graeme Stevely – said: “There’s no polite way to say this... I’ll be talking balls to the ladies as it’s just as important to spread the word about testicular cancer to the girls as it is to the guys.

“There’s no reason why they can’t help their partners check their testicles for any lumps or other worrying symptoms and help spread the word to their fathers, brothers, sons and cousins – it really is that important.

“I’m looking forward to the lunch and hope lots of ladies will come along.

“I’m honoured to have been appointed ambassador to the John Hartson Foundation and I’m going to make sure I take every opportunity possible to promote the fantastic work they do and encourage men and women not to be shy about talking about testicles and checking for problems.” The John Hartson Foundation was set up following the ex-Arsenal, West Ham, Celtic and Wales striker’s life-threatening battle with testicular cancer in 2009.

For more information visit www.johnhartsonfoundation.co.uk.