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Manny Pacquiao dropped by Nike following homophobic comments comparing gay people to animals

Emmett KnowltonFeb 18, 2016, 01:46 IST

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Nike released a statement on Wednesday announcing that they had terminated their contract with Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao after he compared gay people to animals during a recent television appearance.

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