Manny Pacquiao is being pursued for a showdown with a former world title challenger.

The 46-year-old from the Philippines made a sensational return to the ring earlier in the month when he challenged reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pacquiao rolled back the years against the former champion, putting on an impressive display in what was his first ring appearance in 4-years, but the Filipino great ultimately fell short as the fight was declared a majority decision draw.

With rumours that ‘Pac-Man’ will be continuing with his career after facing Barrios, the 46-year-old could already have his next opponent lined up after he was called out by an American superstar this week.

In an interview with The Ring Magazine, former WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia expressed an interest in a showdown with the ‘legendary’ Pacquiao.

“I’ve been interested in fighting the legendary Manny Pacquiao for a while now. It’s something that you dream of. There were talks in the past of us fighting, and then it fell through. There is a history there. I am always up for the challenge. I would be lying if I said I am not interested. If Manny wants to throw down, let’s do it.

“Manny’s style fits perfectly into my style. I’m an extremely good counter-puncher. Pacquiao knows that and that’s why most of the time he doesn’t mention me as a guy he would want to fight. He lunges in a lot and he knows I have the quick left hook.

“He’s been successful with his style, but there are chances for mistakes, and for me to connect when he comes in. I know that I would present a lot of problems for Pacquiao. I would dominate him. I would capitalize on Manny’s mistakes better than other guys. I would knock him out like Juan Manuel Marquez – all due respect to the legend Manny, though.”

Garcia is actually coming off the back of a surprising defeat to WBA Regular welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, who beat the 26-year-old via unanimous decision at Times Square in New York City on May 2.

He has named Pacquiao and Romero as his targets for December in Las Vegas.