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Tony Sims: I was never going to let Lee Purdy go 12 rounds with Devon Alexander

4:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

LEE Purdy’s trainer Tony Sims has revealed how he made the massive call to pull the Colchester boxer out of his showdown with world champion Devon Alexandra in America with a transatlantic telephone call.

More signings set to follow Eastmond to U's

All smiles - Joe Dunne celebrates keeping Colchester United in League One - but the U's boss has already begun planning for next season. Picture: WARREN PAGE

11:57am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Colchester United are in “advanced discussions” with other potential new signings following the capture of Craig Eastmond.

U's snap up Eastmond from Arsenal

Return - Craig Eastmond has signed for Colchester United on a permanent basis from Arsenal, following a successful loan spell at the U's earlier in the season.

4:15pm Monday 20th May 2013

Colchester United have signed midfielder Craig Eastmond on a two-year deal from Premier League club Arsenal.

Brave Purdy is beaten by Alexander

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

7:33am Sunday 19th May 2013

Colchester's Lee Purdy was beaten by Devon Alexander in his IBF world welterweight fight, despite a brave performance in Atlantic City.

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.

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