It took a 10-minute phone call for Robert Caswell’s plans to fall back into place.

Caswell (12-1) had been hoping for a hometown show in Chatham to light up his year, but when that failed to materialise he was left wondering where he’d be heading.

The 24-year-old - in super confident form - put his name forward to replace injured Frank Arnold to fight for the Southern Area super featherweight belt and will now be facing Numan Hussain for the prestigious title on June 13.

Hussain and Arnold were due to fight again in a rematch after the first fight ended in a draw.

Caswell said: “I had a fight for the 25th penciled in because they had to have a rematch, but when Frank pulled out injured, I spoke to Adam, my manager and trainer, and I said, ‘try and get me that fight’.

“It was only four weeks’ notice (at the time), but I was already in the gym. I’m fit, and I really fancied that fight.

“Within 10 minutes, he was like, ‘yeah, it’s all done’. They were obviously desperate to get a replacement, and I was ready to step in. It was a godsend.”

There had been hope of a show at Chatham Town FC, but that didn’t come off. Caswell had a fight lined up on June 25 to keep himself ticking over, waiting for his chance.

He’s bounced back well since losing to Michael Webber-Kane in the Southern Area super featherweight contest in February last year.

On his return to the ring he beat Karl Sampson despite sustaining a broken hand and then enjoyed wins over Kasey Bradnum, Brayan Mairena and, most recently, Fonz Alexander at Stamford Bridge in April.

His next outing will now be a 10-round title fight at York Hall against 36-year-old Londoner Hussain - who has had six wins and two draws in his eight professional bouts.

“I've been so active,” said the Chatham boxer.

“I've not really had much time out of the gym at all, so I’ve been fit all year round, really, so it’s been good that I could take an opportunity like this.

“I was a little bit gutted about the Chatham thing as I had a good plan set out and I was like, ‘now where’s my career going?’.

“But then when this has come along and I feel like the timing is perfect. It just feels like it’s meant to be a little bit.

“I was ready for a title fight in February and I’ve got one in June.

“Hussain is unbeaten in seven, he’s a good fighter, and it’s not an easy fight by any means, but I’m very confident and if I wasn’t then I wouldn't have took it at short notice. It should be a good fight.

“I feel like I’ve learned so much, I’ve matured so much since last February and I just feel like it’s the perfect time. I’m so confident that I won’t make the same mistakes again.

“I had the loss, the injury, and then I just came back so good. I’m on a really good roll.

“I’m fit, I’ve still got really three weeks of hard training left, so plenty of time.

There is also a chance the area title could be a final eliminator for the English title.

“It's a great, great opportunity,” said Caswell.

“It’s all systems go, it’s the main event of the night and a big opportunity.”