Manny Pacquiao has once again shown there is more than one string to his bow by directing and performing in a music video which highlights his poverty-stricken homeland. The Filipino really is a multi-talented individual having tried his hand at basketball and acting during his professional career in boxing. Pacquiao has also taken a keen interest in politics over the years, with the 36-year-old even finding time to stand for congressional seats in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao has shown off his musical talent by singing about the struggles in the Philippines . The boxer is joined by several of his compatriots as he sings and performs in 'I'm fighting for Filipinos' The 'I'm fighting for Filipinos' music video shows his compatriots in derelict areas of the Asian country as well as footage of his previous fights. Pacquiao will be hoping he is in the mood to sing after his highly-anticipated showdown with Floyd Mayweather on May 2. The two star names of world boxing will go toe-to-toe in a $300million fight in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, who will be hoping to become the first fighter to defeat Mayweather, was recently spotted training at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Pacquiao has included shots of himself in the boxing ring during the recently-released music video . The Filipino boxer showed off his skills by shadow boxing in front of interested spectators at Griffith Park .
Manny Pacquiao has released music video named 'I'm fighting for Filipinos' The Filipino boxer directed footage which shows poverty in the Philippines . Pacquiao will go toe-to-toe with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 . READ: Pacquiao takes his training to the great outdoors as he jogs in LA . READ: Mayweather vs Pacquiao referee to earn $10,000 (£6,800) on May 2 .