Newly-crowned WBO Minimumweight Champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem returned to his hometown in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and received a hero’s welcome.

A welcoming party greeted the new world champ upon his arrival at Laguindingan Airport.

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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich
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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich

The champ with his two belts: OPBF Strawweight and the WBO Minimumweight.

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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich

Jerusalem is currently the Philippines’ lone world boxing champion.

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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich

A joyous homecoming for the new champ.

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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich

Jerusalem now back in his family’s arms.

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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich
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photo by LGU Manolo Fortich

A victory motorcade followed in Manolo Fortich town for Jerusalem.

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photo by Kol Ang
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photo by Kol Ang
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photo by Kol Ang
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photo by Kol Ang

There’s no place like home for the champ.

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photo by Cleo Ford

Jerusalem is shown with Bukidnon Vice Governor Clive Quino.

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photo by Pitik ni Baran
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photo by Pitik ni Baran
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photo by Cleo Ford
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photo by Along Galolo
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photo by Along Galolo

Watch the motorcade below.

Jerusalem dedicated his victory to his late father.

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photo by Melvin Jerusalem

Two weeks ago last January 6, Jerusalem defeated Japanese titleholder Masataka Taniguchi via technical knockout in the 2nd round in Osaka, Japan to become the country’s latest world boxing champion. Watch his winning moment in our post below.


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