MANILA, Philippines – Seven-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao admitted that he is in for a tough brawl against Mexico’s “Tijuana Tornado,” Antonio Margarito.

In his September 2 “Kumbinasyon” column on PhilBoxing.com, Pacquiao said that the Mexican is the biggest hurdle in his career.

“Lubhang matangkad talaga si Margarito sa una naming paghaharap sa Los Angeles at alam kong siya na ang pinakamalaki, pinakamabigat at pinakamatangkad na makakalaban ko sa buong 15 taon kong pagboboksing,” he said.

The 32-year-old Margarito stands at 5’11’’ and has a reach of 73”.

The Mexican is a former World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight king.

He has 38 wins (with 27 knockouts), 6 losses and 1 no contest.

Pacquiao, on the other hand, stands at 5’6.5’’ and has a reach of 67”.

The 31-year-old Filipino superstar, the reigning WBO welterweight champion, has a record 51-3-2, with 38 KOs.

He added that he will be competing in his heaviest weight class ever.

“Sa aking 15 taong pagboboksing ay aakyat ako sa pinakamabigat na timbang. Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay panibagong division ulit ang aking susubukang makamit.”

Pacquiao and Margarito will clash for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight title on November 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Forgiveness and justice

Pacquiao, meanwhile, also addressed the prejudices against Margarito, who was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) last year after a plaster-like substance was found in his hand wraps ahead of his January 2009 fight with Shane Mosley.

Margarito served a one-year suspension and was granted a license by the Texas Athletic Commission to fight again in the United States.

“Mahirap maipaliwanag at maituro sa marami ang mga pangaral ng Diyos, lalung-lalo na sa nakararami. Wala sa atin ang perpekto pero marami sa atin ang hindi marunong magpatawad at makalimot,” he said.

“Maraming nakapaligid sa akin ang gumawa ng panloloko, pagnanakaw, paninirang-puri at pagtatangkang makaisa sa ngalan ng pagkakaibigan,” he added. “Sana, maipaliwanag ko pa sa nakararami kung ano talaga ang mensahe ng pagpapatawad ayon na rin sa pangaral ng Diyos.” – With a report from PhilBoxing.com