Manny Pacquiao works up a sweat on a Los Angeles basketball court as the pint-sized Filipino 's preparations for his May 2 megafight with Floyd Mayweather ramp up . In spite of his 5ft 6in frame Pacquiao is passionate about basketball and is even an occasional player-coach for the KIA Sorento team in the Philippine Basketball Association 's league . So a reporter probably should have known better than to bet Pacquiao he could n't nail a three-pointer on a crowded court in his United States base . Manny Pacquiao shoots hoops in Los Angeles as he prepares to take on Floyd Mayweather on May 2 . Reporter Elie Seckbach ( green and white tracksuit ) lost a 100 push-up bet that Pac-Man would n't nail a three . The video journalist , Elie Seckbach , said he 'd do 100 push-ups if the 36-year-old sunk a maximum from the corner of the court and was good to his word . Pacquiao 's shooting form up to that point was sketchy at best , with air balls as common as the sound of swish from the net , although he does sink a backwards shot from the free throw line . On winning the bet , the pound-for-pound legend even stands over the reporter at one point to ensure his push-ups are up to the superfit boxer 's standards . Pacquiao shows his skills on the court as he works up a sweat during the countdown to the Las Vegas fight . Pacquiao makes a fool of this opponent as he dribbles through his legs in the video . Colourful reporter Seckbach has form in losing bets with Pacquiao having done the same back in 2010 when Pacquiao delivered a three-pointer in an organised local game . 'Manny Pacquiao - Do not bet him , you will not win , ' he said after Pacquiao gave him a fist pump of approval after his push-ups were complete . Pacquiao is attracting a crowd wherever he goes in LA , his base ahead of the richest fight of all time , whether it 's shadow boxing in a park or shooting hoops .
Manny Pac-Man is a passionate basketball fan and player . He is an occasional player-coach for a team in the Philippines . A reporter said he 'd do 100 push-ups if Pacquiao could shoot a three . Pac-Man is preparing for his May 3 fight with Floyd Mayweather .