Undefeated boxing champion Keith Thurman confidently assessed all his possible welterweight opponents and shared who among them are worth his time inside the ring and those who will probably succumb easily.

Thurman, who holds 22 knockout wins out of 26, with an impressive KO rating of 85 percent, per BoxRec, is ready to clash with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, former boxing champ Shawn Porter, and World Boxing Council silver titlist Amir Khan, reports Boxing News.

Thurman remains respectful of Pacquiao's achievements as a fighter, based on his statements towards the former eight-time division champion.

"He's had a great career. He's done a lot. He's made not only his dreams come true but a lot of other people's dreams come true, things they didn't even know could come true. But it's a great fight and I would love the opportunity to face him before he gets out of the ring," Thurman said.

The 26-year-old is also looking forward to clash with his friend Porter, who is reportedly being speculated to face him soon. Thurman said he is expecting Porter to be a "great opponent, because he "comes to fight hard every time."

However, when it comes to British boxer Khan, the knockout artist boldly predicted what Khan would most likely do.

"If I step in the ring with him all he's going to be doing is running away," Thurman declared.

He also thinks the current World Boxing Organization champion, Timothy Bradley, who gained his title after Floyd Mayweather Jr. failed to pay his sanctioning fee over his May 2 fight against "Pacman," is "easy work" and didn't explain further.

Thurman eyes Mayweather, too

Although he did not talk about the reigning pound-for-pound king during his interview, the young fighter is also eager to face Mayweather anytime.

Thurman already called out Mayweather before "The Money" officially announced his farewell fight against Andre Berto (30-3) to be held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.

"If Floyd wants to take advantage, he should fight me now while I'm still learning," Thurman told BoxingScene.com.

"I enjoy the fight game... I have a '0,' I'm not afraid to let it go. If you can beat me, beat me," Thurman said when asked about the possibility of figthing Mayweather.

The World Boxing Association welterweight titlist came out of a successful defense against Luis Collazo in July via an 8th round TKO.

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