We matched Silence against Vargas to contest a title eliminator. Marquez turned down the fight with Silence, saying he was not interested to fight in South Africa.

I've got to believe that what we can put forward will actually improve education right across the city, will give us a system where we can increase levels of attainment right across the city.

We have a problem where rolls are falling across the city.

I understand there is uncertainty but we've also got to make sure that we get things absolutely right and that what we are doing here is not just solving a problem of surplus places.