( CNN ) -- New IBO light-welterweight world champion , Manny Pacquiao , is planning a career in politics , the 30-year-old told CNN on his return to his native Phillipines . Philippine boxing champ Manny Pacquiao sits with Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Lito Atienza ( L ) and former governor Chavit Singson ( R ) in Manila . Though `` Pacman '' will concentrate on boxing until next year , the man dubbed the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world suggested he could retire the following year to run for congress . `` I want to be a Congressman so I can help the people , '' Pacquiao told CNN 's Andrew Stevens . But when asked if becoming the Filipino president was his ultimate aim he added : `` I would n't think about that because my ambition is only to run for congress . Pacquiao previously ran in the 2007 congressional elections for President Arroyo 's party but was beaten by the Nationalist People 's Coalition candidate Darlene Antonino-Custodio , who received 139,061 votes to Pacquiao 's 75,908 , Britain 's Daily Telegraph said . Pacquiao is a national hero in the Phillipines but has seen his popularity grow around the world since his comprehensive victory over British fighter Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas . `` I 'm happy to be back ( in Manila ) because there 's a lot of people supporting me here . I expected it in the Phillipines but I had many supporting me in America too . '' The man dubbed the `` National Fist '' will be a busy man over the next few months as he plans to make his second film and record a TV programme . This is a long way from his humble origins growing up in General Santos City , southern Philippines , a reality that Pacquiao says he struggles to believe sometimes . `` I never dreamed I would reach the levels of success I have reached , he said . `` But I have faith in God and discipline in myself to make the sacrifices ( needed ) and to train hard . '' In 14 years as a professional , Pacquiao has won world titles in four weight divisions -- from 7st 8lb to 9st 9lb , at flyweight , super bantamweight , super featherweight and lightweight . In his last contest , in December , in what many felt would be a step too far , he dismantled America 's most popular boxer , Oscar De La Hoya , at the 10st 7lb limit , in eight one-sided rounds . Pacquiao is currently rated by The Ring , the sport 's most respected trade magazine , as the best boxer in the world . His career earnings stand at an estimated £30 million , with major paydays coming relatively late in his career . However he remains modest despite the success . `` It 's a big honour to me and my family to be looked up to by so many people . `` My inspiration comes from my family -- the people who are always there behind me supporting me and love me . ''
Manny Pacquiao plans career in politics . Wants to run for Philliphines congress . World 's best pound-for-pound fighter coulf retire in 2010 .