Nike break tides with Manny Pacquiao As Brand Ambassador
I really had a feeling Pacquiao was going to lose some deals based on his earlier anti-gay comment.
Sports manufacturing giant Nike has terminated Manny Pacquiao’s contract as a brand ambassador following his earlier anti-gay comments.
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Nike issued a statement this evening 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.”