"I respect him in the fight game, but I’ve never been beat,” he added in a clear reference to the three defeats on Pacquiao’s record.

FLOYD Mayweather Jr set up the prospect of a mouthwatering 'clash of the titans' with Manny Pacquiao last night by claiming he has a far superior record to the Filipino.



The 32-year-old, who fights Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18, is confident he can put any ring rust to one side to defeat the Mexican in Las Vegas.

And the flamboyant American welterweight - known for winding up opponents - hinted he was already looking forward to a showdown with Pacquiao - who has taken his crown as the pound-for-pound king of boxing when he retired 18 months ago.

“I respect him [Manny Pacquiao] for what he does," said Mayweather.

"I respect him in the fight game, but I’ve never been beat,” he added in a clear reference to the three defeats on Pacquiao’s record.

“Nobody has the antidote for Floyd Mayweather.”

Meanwhile Marquez, the lightweight champion, said he expected 'Pretty Boy' to be back to his prime for the catch weight clash.

“I’m expecting the best Floyd Mayweather ever,” Marquez told a New York press conference. read more