Ariza Talks About Arum's 'Hidden Agenda' To Make Sure Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao Doesn't Happen

Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines attends a news conference at Venetian Macao in Macau August 25, 2014. Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight title against Chris Algieri of the U.S. at the Venetian's Cotai Arena in Macau on November 22, 2014. Reuters

The former strength and conditioning trainer of Manny Pacquiao, Alex Ariza revealed that the Top Rank executive, Bob Arum has a hidden agenda to keep the most anticipated Mayweather vs. Pacquiao from happening. Ariza blamed Arum for the repeated failed negotiations of the two parties to make the mega-fight happen.

Ariza fearlessly criticised Arum and his hidden agenda to keep the Filipino boxer from fighting the undefeated American boxer, in an interview with Fight Hype.

"The fight is not happening because of Bob Arum," Ariza claimed. "Don't get me wrong: Manny truly wants to fight Floyd, and I know Floyd wants to fight Manny, but they know that's never gonna happen," he said.

The strength and conditioning coach hinted that Arum kept the idea of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight from the Filipino fighter, every time the 35-year-old boxer asks about the bout. He also claimed that it has always been the agenda of Arum to make sure that Manny does not fight Floyd.

Ariza went on to say that when Manny starts to ask questions about his taxes or why he is not making as much money as the American boxer, Arum will answer and falsely reassure him that he will get him the Floyd fight. He believes that as long as Arum is involved, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will not happen.

Moreover, from what Ariza is saying, Mayweather will not fight Pacquiao for the remainder of his career as it is also unlikely for him to wait for Pacquiao's contract with Top Rank to expire.

Just recently, Ariza signed a 2-year contract with The Money Team. During one of Mayweather's workouts in preparation for his rematch against Marcos Maidana earlier this month, Ariza assisted the World Boxing Association (WBA) / World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion during his training.

After his rematch with Maidana, the American boxer has 2 fights left on his 6-contract with Showtime/CBS. At this point, it is still unknown if Floyd will fight beyond the end of the contract. On the other hand, Manny Pacquiao is set to fight and defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO)/Welterweight title against the American boxer Chris Algieri on November 22 in Macau, China.