Boxing legend Ali bats for Manny Pacquiao in high-octane bout against Floyd Mayweather

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has reportedly been backing Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in the highly anticipated bout against unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather on May 2.

Rasheda Ali, the daughter of Ali, claimed that her father is a huge fan of Manny and really likes him, TMZ.com reported.

Rasheda further said that though her father knows Manny is a great fighter, it is more about what the Filipino boxer does outside the ring as he is a charitable person.

However, Rasheda doesn't believe there is any comparison between Mayweather and her father, claiming that the latter stood for things.