Manny Pacquiao takes part in basketball match ahead of return to LA as boxer prepares for Floyd Mayweather mega-fight

By Anthony Hay for MailOnline

Published: 09:13 EST, 25 February 2015 | Updated: 11:15 EST, 25 February 2015

Manny Pacquiao has decided to take a break away from his preparations for his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather by taking part in a basketball match between Kia Carnival and Talk 'N Text.

Kia's player-coach took part in his side's shock 106-103 win against Philippines basketball giants Talk in Manila.

Pacquiao and his team-mates were pictured with several boxes of Pizza Hut before the basketball showdown as they relaxed in the locker room ahead of the match.

Manny Pacquiao stands next to Ivan Johnson of Talk 'N Text during his side's basketball match 

Manny Pacquiao stands next to Ivan Johnson of Talk 'N Text during his side's basketball match 

Kia player-coach Pacquiao looks focused during the basketball match between his side and Talk 'N Text

Kia player-coach Pacquiao looks focused during the basketball match between his side and Talk 'N Text

He stands next to Johnson

Pacquiao shoots during the basketball match (left) and stands next to Johnson (right)

Talk's players towered above the 36-year-old, who stands at just 5ft 6½ ins, however that did not deter Pacquiao from giving his all.

Pacquiao is set to feature against Blackwater Elite on Saturday before flying to Los Angeles to step up his preparations for his upcoming mega-fight against Mayweather on May 2.

The 36-year-old, speaking after his side's win, said Kia will be able to cope without him during his time in America as his assistants 'know what to do'.

Pacquiao trained at a gym in General Santos City, located in the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao, on Monday.

The 36-year-old will travel to America to step up his training after representing Kia on Saturday 

The 36-year-old will travel to America to step up his training after representing Kia on Saturday 

Pacquaio and his team-mates ordered Pizza Hut before the basketball match against high-flyers Talk 'N Text

Pacquaio and his team-mates ordered Pizza Hut before the basketball match against high-flyers Talk 'N Text

Pac-Man barks out instructions ahead of the basketball match in the Philippines

Pac-Man barks out instructions ahead of the basketball match in the Philippines

He previously took to Twitter to say: 'I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years.

'I dedicate this fight to all the fans who willed this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines.'

Sky are said to be favourites to screen the fight in the UK despite stiff competition from BT, ITV and Box Nation.

Pacquiao smiles for a selfie inside the locker room prior to the match in eastern Manila 

Pacquiao smiles for a selfie inside the locker room prior to the match in eastern Manila 

Philippine boxing hero Pacquiao is all smiles before taking to the basketball court 

Philippine boxing hero Pacquiao is all smiles before taking to the basketball court 

Pacquiao cheers his side on from the sidelines during Kia's 106-103 win against Talk 'N Text

Pacquiao cheers his side on from the sidelines during Kia's 106-103 win against Talk 'N Text

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