Boxing: Freddie Roach says Manny Pacquiao is likely to face Danny Garcia next

Freddie Roach has played down hopes of a super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.

Roach says undefeated two-belt light welterweight champion Danny Garcia will be next for “Pacman” after he fights Chris Algieri in Macau at the weekend.

First fight back? Danny Garcia. That's my personal opinion.

"I've been waiting three-and-a-half years for this Mayweather fight. I don't think it's going to happen," said Roach, who has guided Pacquiao since 2002.

"Promoter Bob Arum says it might happen but can they deliver Mayweather? I don't think so.

"You know, if it was going to happen I think it would have happened by now. I want it to happen as badly as you guys."

Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight crown on Sunday morning against American Algieri, who holds the WBO light welterweight title at an agreed catch-weight limit of 144lb.

"If Manny feels good in this fight at 144 then I think his next fight will be at 140 because he makes 140 very easily," said Roach.

"First fight back? Danny Garcia. That's my personal opinion."

Attractive

Garcia recorded fourth-round knockouts against both Britain's former world champion Amir Khan and Mexican great Erik Morales and is the most attractive alternative to the elusive Mayweather.

"Danny Garcia at 140, we'll go there," added Roach. "There are options out there. Mayweather's not everything.

"I think Manny's a better fighter at 140. He's faster and more explosive - I think the knockouts will come back."

Roach hinted that Pacquiao could drop further, maybe back to lightweight (135lb) if the right opportunity came up.

"Yes he could make 135. He's been in the 130s a couple of times during training camp already," Roach revealed.

"When he gets a little too low in weight I send him home and tell him to have a good steak."