1d. this friend is always much changed. C???
5d. regarding a boxing match, we see. A?O?T
8a. that pathetic prat stu, an arrogant guy who's suddenly risen to power. ??S?A?T
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1D Close at hand (9) R?A?????? 14a Style of Brazillian music (5,4) ??S?? ??S?. Thanks for any help. Going away for a fortnight, shall miss you all (and the crosswords!)