NIKE Fires Manny Pacquiao Over Gay Comments
THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!" - February 17, 2016
Manny Pacquiao has lost his lucrative Nike endorsement over his anti-gay comments.
Pacquiao has been under fire after publicly saying that gay people were “worse than animals.”
|
Advertisement |
CLICK PHOTOS TO SEE MORE
Nike issued a statement saying, “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments abhorrent.” “Nike strongly opposes discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting and standing up for the rights of the LGBT community.” “We no longer have a relationship with Manny Pacquiao.” h/t tmz
The firing comes after hours-long negotiations between Nike and several members of Pacquiao’s team.
Comment Your Thoughts Below! Share This Post With Friends And Family! |
|
TRENDING: IND Mother Small Child Found Dead Manhunt On For Wabash College Employee | Vanessa Hudgens And Austin Butler Facing Jail After Defacing Ancient Rocks |