Speaking to The Philippine Star, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said that he wants to face Antonio Margarito in his backyard of Monterrey, Mexico. The fight is going to take place on November 13 for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title. There will be a catch-weight of 150-pounds involved.

“I like Mexico. It’s nice in Mexico. Let’s try Mexico,” said Pacquiao to the paper.

Pacquiao is waiting for his adviser, Mike Koncz, to arrive to Philippines. Pacquiao will review the proposal for the Margarito fight. He says Margarito is the likely choice for November.

"Most likely, it’s Margarito. He’s good. He knocked out Miguel Cotto. And he’s as tall as Oscar de la Hoya,” said Pacquiao. “I will train for eight weeks. Margarito is good. We must not underestimate his power. Starting next week, I will start running in the morning."

When the subject of Floyd Mayweather Jr. came up, Pacquiao said Floyd and his team don't want the fight.

“They never run out of reasons saying why it won’t happen. But the truth is they don’t want the fight,” said Pacquiao. “And they say so many nasty things about me. But I don’t mind. I won’t even say anything bad against them. Let’s show them that Filipinos know how to respect people.”