It was once a common way for boxers to hone their bodies for a big fight , but modern training methods have seen the practice of chopping wood somewhat die out . Floyd Mayweather , however , has gone old school in his preparation to face Manny Pacquiao . The pound-for-pound king has released a video of himself chopping wood on his official Instagram account - emulating past greats such as Muhammad Ali , Rocky Graziano and the fictional Rocky , of course . Floyd Mayweather chops wood as he prepares to take on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas . Mayweather went back to old school training methods by chopping wood in his latest video . Muhammad Ali chops wood as he prepares in Pennsylvania to fight Joe Frazier in 1974 . Wearing a yellow top and white beanie , Mayweather takes eight impressive hacks at a log on the floor . And even for a supreme athlete such as Mayweather , the task is somewhat of a struggle with the 38-year-old clearly challenged by the task . Mayweather 's latest video comes after he was filmed skipping in his gym - to Phil Collins ' no less - and pictured hitting a speed bag and heavy bag . With a little over seven weeks until Mayweather meets Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 , the training will no doubt intensify . Mayweather posted this pictured of his new diamond encrusted , gold watch on his Shots account . Pacquiao last week was filmed pounding the streets on numerous occasions and then working out with fans at a public event . Away from the fight , Mayweather gave fans another glimpse of what the riches of boxing can buy , posting a picture on his Shots account of a diamond encrusted watch . It is unknown how much the timepiece cost , but the custom-made jewellery would not have been cheap - although for the man who calls himself Money that would be no problem . VIDEO Mayweather and Pacquiao camps exchange verbal blows .
Floyd Mayweather has posted a video of himself chopping wood . Mayweather also showed off his latest diamond encrusted , gold watch . Mayweather and Pacquiao will meet in Las Vegas on May 2 .