Muhammad Ali wants Manny Pacquiao to emerge triumphant over Floyd Mayweather , according to the legendary boxer 's daughter . Rasheda Ali revealed that her father respects Pacquiao 's boxing capabilities but also admires how he handles himself away from the ring . 'My dad is team Pacquiao all the way , ' she told TMZ . 'My dad really likes Manny , he 's a huge fan of his . VIDEO - Scroll down to see Pacquiao 's Rocky inspired run . Muhammad Ali wants Manny Pacquiao ( right ) to beat Floyd Mayweather when they clash on May 2 . Ali is widely considered as the greatest boxer ever and his daughter said he 'really likes ' Pacquiao . Pacquaio uploaded the above image to Instagram , keeping his supporters updated on his training progress . 'He knows Manny 's a great fighter but it 's more about what he does outside the ring . He 's such a charitable person . ' Rasheda added that her father acknowledges Mayweather 's own boxing capabilities but admitted they are two very different personalities . 'My dad stood for things . Mayweather ... I do n't think there 's a comparison , ' she said , before revealing that Ali will not be in attendance for the fight in Las Vegas on May 2 but will watch it on television . 'There 's no question he 's going to order it , ' Rasheda said . 'It takes my dad way back to when he was fighting . ' With the bout a little over a month away , Pacquiao has kept supporters updated with his progress ahead of the Mayweather encounter . Pacquiao also shared a picture of him conducting an interview with excitement growing as the fight nears . Pacquiao ( right ) uploaded a video of him recreating a famous scene from the film Rocky . The footage had Pacquiao running up a flight of steps as he continues his preparations to face Mayweather . He posted pictures on Instagram of him training and conducting an interview , as preparations for when he goes toe-to-toe with Mayweather intensifies . But while the serious business draws closer , Pacquiao showed his sense of humour by also uploading a video of him running up a long line of steps , reenacting the famous scene from the film Rocky .
Mayweather daughter says her father admires Manny Pacquiao . She added he has respect Floyd Muhammad Ali 's 's skills wants a Pacquiao win . Pacquiao has uploaded a Rocky-inspired video to Instagram . READ : Pacquiao odds shorten ahead of Muhammad Ali 's bout . CLICK HERE for all the latest Pacquiao vs Muhammad Ali 's fight news .