Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao was given a rock star reception in his home country after becoming the newly crowned world welterweight champion.
Officials and fans flocked to Manila's international airport as the 30-year-old Pacquiao flew in five days after he beat Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
That win made him the only fighter in history to win seven titles in as many weight classes.
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With his right hand and ear still bandaged, he talked briefly about his fight and dodged questions about his love life.
He was greeted warmly by his wife Jinkee and three young children.
In the background, a banner read: "Welcome home, the world's best boxer of all time".
He said he first wanted to relax at his mansion in the southern island of Mindanao, before taking care of business - including filing his candidacy for a congressional seat.
A large convoy with police outriders took him to a hotel, where he was greeted by wild cheers and a shower of confetti and balloons.
After breakfast, he went to the Quiapo district Catholic church to pray where, unusually, he was allowed to give a speech to people who had been waiting hours to see him.
"I live my life like every day is the last. I am proud that for having attained this record," he said.
Mr Pacquiao's boxing prowess has led him to a starring roles in movies and a television show.
Police say that even criminals and insurgents take the day off whenever his fights are broadcast on television.
His latest victory over Cotton cemented his reputation as the best pound for pound fighter, a title disputed by the American Floyd Mayweather.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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