Frank Bruno, the former boxer, was back home last night after appearing to win his fight with depression.
The ex-world champion was said to be training at his mansion near Brentwood, Essex, after being released from hospital.
Shaven-headed Bruno, 41, was glimpsed walking around his garden. Throughout the day, music could be heard coming from the house and children were seen playing in the grounds, where the boxing ring in which Bruno won his world heavyweight title is erected.
Bruno was sectioned under the Mental Health Act last month after police and health workers visited his home.
During his stay at the psychiatric hospital, it was reported that Bruno was involved in a disturbance to which police were called.
A woman who answered the intercom at the gate to his house yesterday said: ''He is doing fine. He is in good health. He has come out of hospital today and he just wants to spend some time with the family.
''He's training at the moment but I don't think he'll be coming out of the house today.''
Bruno's agent Kevin Lushing, speaking from Spain, said: ''He has a long way to go yet and he just needs to be in familiar surroundings now.
''I wish him well. I haven't spoken to him yet but I'll hopefully be seeing him this week.''
Earlier, Bruno, wearing a red top and baseball cap, smiled, waved and gave a thumbs-up as he was driven away from the hospital.
He was driven through the gates of his home and met by members of his family, but did not speak to reporters.
He was talking on a mobile phone as the car drove through the rear gate of his luxurious home.
Both the front and rear gates of the property, which is surrounded by a high black fence, were then shut.
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