Alex Ariza signs with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Alex Ariza signs with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Alex Ariza has signed a two year contract with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Alex Ariza has served as the strength and conditioning coach for many fighters, including Manny Pacquaio, Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana, and is now a fixture the Mayweather camp.

When an image was released by Mayweather weeks before the Maidana rematch of Ariza assisting him with stretches before a 3 a.m. run, it became one of the most talked about topics as Ariza had his most “famous” years under Mayweather’s arch-rival Pacquiao.

The two-year deal could indicate that Mayweather will fight past his deal with Showtime in which he has two fights left.

“I signed an official contract for two years to serve as Floyd’s strength and conditioning coach,” Ariza told BoxingScene.com.

According to Ariza, Mayweather said he needs him at this point in his career, as the pound-for-pound champion is hitting the latter years of his career.

This could be a wise decision by Mayweather, who told FightHype.com earlier this week that he would be reshuffling his team. Ariza has knowledge with elite fighters and has a good success rate.

– Oun Abbas Hussain / @ouney86

– UK Correspondent for Behind the Gloves.