The Philippines has asked boxing idol Manny Pacquiao to delay his hero's return to the country as a precaution against the spread of swine flu from the United States.
Pacquiao, considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, cemented his reputation Saturday night when he knocked out British boxer Ricky Hatton in the second round of a match in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 30-year-old is a national hero in the Philippines where his bouts bring the country to a standstill. The nation planned a "national day of celebration" for him on Friday. 
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CNN's Saeed Ahmed contributed to this report.
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