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Purdy fails to make weight limit for Alexander fight

Colchester boxer Lee Purdy may be in line for world title shot

9:29am Saturday 18th May 2013

Colchester boxer Lee Purdy has failed to make the weight limit for tonight's world welterweight showdown with Devon Alexander in Atlantic City tonight.

Paralympian Natalie Jones announces her retirement from swimming

12:17pm Friday 17th May 2013

FORMER double Paralympic champion Natalie Jones has announced her retirement from swimming after more than 13 years at the top of the sport.

Former U's managers ready to do battle at Wembley

Phil Parkinson is not showbiz enough for new Reading owner Anton Zingarevich

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Two of Colchester United’s former managers will go toe to toe at Wembley tomorrow lunchtime.

Purdy vows to shine on world stage

Focused - Lee Purdy wants to make a statement when he fights Devon Alexander for his world welterweight title in Atlantic City. Picture: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME

10:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Lee Purdy has vowed to show the world what he’s all about by beating Devon Alexander in Atlantic City tomorrow night.

Purdy has big incentive ahead of world title fight

Colchester boxer Lee Purdy may be in line for world title shot

1:15pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Lee Purdy can look forward to a seven-figure pay day if he pulls off a shock and beats Devon Alexander in Atlantic City this weekend.

U's make Ibehre "strong offer"

Ready to return - Jabo Ibehre cannot wait to return to Colchester United's squad for their game against former club MK Dons. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO74608-05)

1:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Jabo Ibehre is mulling over a “strong offer” to return to Colchester United.

Local football fixtures for May 18 and 19

11:11am Thursday 16th May 2013

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Essex snap up Kiwi Hamish Rutherford as replacement for Bobby Quiney

6:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

ESSEX have signed New Zealand Test cricketer Hamish Rutherford as a replacement for shoulder injury victim Bobby Quiney.

Bean hopes for a clean slate with U's

Encouraging - Marcus Bean has made an impressive start to life at Colchester United. Picture: STEVE BRADING (CO68718-04)

10:45am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Marcus Bean says he intends to start a “clean slate” with Colchester United next season.

Isaac becomes Iron's first new summer signing

Isaac becomes Iron's first new summer signing

3:12pm Monday 13th May 2013

Braintree Town manager Alan Devonshire has concluded his first bit of summer business with the signing of midfielder Chez Isaac.



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