By Vitali Shaposhnikov (MP8 contributing writer)

On March 15th Mayweather Jr. posted a video on his Instagram account of himself chopping wood in preparation for his upcoming bout against Manny Pacquiao onMay 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Back in the day, and even in some cases today, wood chopping is used as preparation for a physical challenge. There are clearly benefits to this exercise, but knowing Mayweather Jr. and his approach to training, it is clear that this video was made for entertainment purposes only. Is Mayweather Jr. trying to say that he and Rocky Balboa are alike? Probably not, since their fighting style couldn’t be more unlike.

In a recent interview, Manny Pacquiao responded to the video with humor: “Maybe he’ll cook rice. Maybe he’s going to cook, that’s why he’s chopping wood,” commented Pacquiao.

Sense of humor is always a good thing. Partly, the difference in the characters of both fighters is what makes this fight even more appealing. Pacquiao is always smiling, with no hard time showing sarcasm and wit. Mayweather Jr. on the other hand, is always seems to be serious, talking strictly business and legacy.

Of course come May 2nd, it will be business for both men in the ring.

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