Pacquiao willing to fight Mayweather Junior

Manila: Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao responded to Floyd Mayweather Jr`s challenge by saying that he is willing to fight the undefeated American boxer, the local media reported.

Pacquiao`s response came in reply to Floyd`s message on his Twitter account, in which he called on Pacquiao to "step up punk", Xinhua reported. "Manny Pacquiao I`m calling you out let`s fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see," Mayweather tweeted. Michael Koncz, Pacquiao`s adviser, said Pacquiao is willing to fight Mayweather, but the bout should be scheduled by end of May. IANS