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Boxing enthusiast and occasional writer, MMA fan, the bane of character limits, occasional tweeter and long-suffering Southampton and London Irish supporter.

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Matthew Rhodes’s Biography

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Writer and editor for SliptheJab, a (sometimes) updated boxing blog. Frequent commentator through social media, forums and news comments.

Matthew Rhodes’s Journalist Portfolio

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Exploring Roberto Durán v Sugar Ray Leonard and the 'No Mas' conspiracies

Exploring Roberto Durán v Sugar Ray Leonard and the 'No Mas' conspiracies

If I were to say " Thrilla in Manilla", most boxing fans would know what I was talking about immediately. If …

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A White Buffalo, an All-Black and the mysterious case of the missing six minutes

A White Buffalo, an All-Black and the mysterious case of the missing six minutes

It seemed like one of those mad questions that only arises after a few many drinks or one too many comments o…

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Joan Guzman: A Talent Wasted?

Joan Guzman: A Talent Wasted?

Can a boxer who is 33-1 and held titles in two weightclasses be considered a waste of talent? The recent …

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What boxers do you follow?

What boxers do you follow?

Boxing is far too often a sport for bandwagons and main events. We virtually all tune in to see the Manny Pac…

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When a title shot isn't a title shot... is a title shot.

When a title shot isn't a title shot... is a title shot.

A week can be a long time in boxing. Enough time to get a title shot, lose a title shot and then get another …

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A worrying trend in British Boxing...

A worrying trend in British Boxing...

As a UK boxing fan, I am in a pretty privileged position; between the various different broadcasters I have t…

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Hull edge Middlesbrough late to reach Premier League in play-off final

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By Matthew Rhodes
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With so much at stake and considering the astonishing off-field drama heading into this game, it was perhaps no surprise that the opening stages of the match were an extremely cautious affair. Attacking threats were very hard to come by for both sides, and Aidan Morris’s 20-yard effort, which was steered a long way off target, summed up the opening quarter of an hour.
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Bologna brush off Napoli comeback with dramatic late winner in five-goal thriller

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By Matthew Rhodes
| Tribal Football Verified
The home crowd were in fine voice at the start of the contest, but were stunned into silence with just 10 minutes on the clock. After receiving a pass inside the box from Juan Miranda, Federico Bernardeschi produced a rocket of an effort that found the top corner to give the visitors the lead and secure his third Serie A goal of the season. Antonio Conte’s side almost found themselves in an even worse position just two minutes later, when a shot from Miranda struck the woodwork.
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Luque and Cubo score debut goals as Atletico Madrid leave it late in victory over Valencia

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By Matthew Rhodes
| Tribal Football Verified
After a very quiet opening to the match, the visitors suddenly created a golden opportunity from out of nowhere on the quarter-hour mark. A beautiful back-heeled pass from Nahuel Molina set Rodrigo Mendoza up brilliantly, but he was denied by a superb block from Stole Dimitrievski. Just moments later, the Rojiblancos came even closer to taking the lead, when Molina’s outrageous long-range effort crashed off the woodwork to Valencia’s relief.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

None

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes - but only during a work experience placement at a magistrates court...

How is social media changing news?

It democratises what becomes "news" but perhaps at the expense of accuracy and considered reporting.