Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is all pumped up for his weekend “dream match” with the “Golden Boy”, American Oscar de la Hoya.

Despite de la Hoya’s obvious advantage in height and reach, Pacquiao said that he was “ready and excited” going into Saturday’s fight with de la Hoya.

Pacquiao, the World Boxing Council lightweight champion is acknowledged by many experts as the world’s bet pound-for-pound fighter.

During radio interview with a local Las Vegas station, Pacquiao said, “I am prepared for the Saturday fight. This will be a good fight, I am focused on the fight. I am ready, I am excited.”

Pacquiao hails from Philippines, a country known to stop working while Pacquiao works he’s move on the ring.

Pacquaio’s record is nailed at 47-3 record, with two drawn and 35 knockouts. Pacquiao beat Mexican David Diaz and claimed WBC lightweight belt last June. He is the first Asian to hold belts in four different weight classes.

De la Hoya, who has won world titles in six different weight classes, meanwhile has not fought as a 147-pounder in seven years. He has held belts in six different weight classes and brings to the ring a 39-5 record, with 30 knockouts.