Erik Morales has said he wants a rematch with Manny Pacquiao as he prepares to return to the ring after two-and-a-half-years.

'El Terrible' (48-6, 34 KOs) remains the last man to beat the current P4P king having outpointed him when they met at the MGM Grand in March 2005.

The three-division world champion is preparing to fight WBA lightweight champion Jose 'Jicaras' Alfaro for the vacant WBC intercontinental welterweight crown in March 27 in Monterrey, Mexico.

But he already has his eyes on future challenges.

At a Televisa event honouring Mexico's best athletes of the last decade, he said: "The two opponents who have defined my career are Junior Jones and Manny Pacquaio.

"Defeating Jones was important to me because he had stopped something like 32 Mexicans in previous fights.

"Defeating Pacquaio is my greatest accomplishment in the ring. I would love another chance at Pacquaio and I also look forward to fighting Juan Manuel Marquez in the future.

"At 147, I'm faster than ever and freer with my body so I can get the most out of it."

He's aware he won't have things all his own way against Alfaro, though.

He added: "Alfaro is a great young fighter and a former world champion. A wicked puncher who will bring his best. He has a big heart and always gives fans everything he has."