While Floyd Mayweather Jr. is doing mall tours and extending his stay in the country, Manny Pacquiao is stepping on the gas in training in General Santos City.

An interest in mixed martial arts is something that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. have in common but it’s unlikely they’ll ever face off in the octagon. Mayweather said recently if he makes a comeback as a fighter, it will be in MMA not in the boxing ring.

Manny Pacquiao has invited Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a friendly game of basketball, but the American superstar has yet to confirm as he winds down his visit to the Philippine islands.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s first day in the Philippines was like a flurry of punches – he says no to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, but offers a game of hoops, looks to a career in UFC, rides in a luxury car, does a shoot-around with airport workers and thoroughly enjoys the white sands of a Palawan beach.

A week after opening training camp, Manny Pacquiao added Nonito Donaire Sr. to help out in plotting tactical plans against Lucas Matthysse.