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Manny Pacquiao accepts Nike's decision to drop him after he claimed gay people are "worse than animals"
By Aaron Flanagan, mirror.co.uk, Fri, 19 Feb 2016
Shamed boxer Manny Pacquiao has accepted Nike's decision to drop their sponsorship of him.
Pacquiao sparked outrage earlier this month after describing gay couples as "worse than animals" during his bid for a senate seat at the Philippine's May elections.
And as a result of the remarks, th Read Full Story >>>'PINOY PRIDE 35: STARS OF THE FUTURE' IN FULL SWING
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
ALA Promotions is in full swing as the highly anticipated ?Pinoy Pride 35: Stars of the Future? approaches.
The 35th edition of the mega boxing series Pinoy Pride dubbed as ?Stars of the Future? will be held on Fe Read Full Story >>> Robert Guerrero to be inducted into California Boxing Hall of Fame 2016 class
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
GILROY, CA (February 17, 2016) - The "California Boxing Hall of Fame" is happy to announce that multiple division world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, will be one of its 2016 inductees. The ceremony will take place at the Sportsmen's Lodge Event Center in Studio City, CA on October 22, 2016 Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao eyes talk with Boy Abunda, Vice Ganda before leaving for US training
By Snow Badua, Spin.ph, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANNY Pacquiao is willing to sit down and break bread with Vice Ganda and Boy Abunda, his most vocal critics following his controversial comment that couples in same-sex marriages are 'worse than animals.'
According to the eight-division world boxing champion's showbiz manager Arnold Vegafria, th Read Full Story >>> Gay boxer Orlando Cruz to Pacquiao: Get to know me as a human being
By Bong Lozada, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
Openly gay boxer Orlando Cruz has reacted to Manny Pacquiao?s words against the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) community.
He invited the eight-division world champion for some peaceful one-on-one and a sparring session to sway Pacquiao to ?think differently? after the Filipino Read Full Story >>> Canelo: Amir Khan is The Biggest Fight To Make at This Time
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
Canelo Alvarez (46-1-1) is scheduled to return to the ring on May 7th against Amir Khan in Las Vegas, Nevada in a fight distributed by HBO pay-per-view. The plan is for the fight to open up the new T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas strip.
The 25-year-old Mexican superstar is set to open training ca Read Full Story >>> Fight Updates: Lomachenko v Walters; Jack v Chavez Jr; Douglas v Soliman
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
A massive clash between WBO 126 pound champion Vasyl Lomachenko and top super-featherweight contender Nicholas Walters is in the works, according to Top Rank promoter Bob Arum.
The veteran promoter told press at a recent media gathering that a meeting between the pair was in the pipeline, without Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao camp plays down Nike split, says other major companies sticking with boxer
By Snow Badua, Spin.ph, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANNY Pacquiao's camp on Thursday played down the fallout from Nike's decision to sever ties with the boxing hero over his 'anti-gay' remarks, saying other major companies are sticking with the eight-division world champion.
Pacquiao's showbiz manager Arnold Vegafria told Spin.ph that their other Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Nike may have dropped Pacquiao as endorser too soon
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
Famous Nike Sportswear may have dropped sports' second highest-paid athlete as endorser too soon following the raging controversy between Manny Pacquiao and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community over same sex marriage.
"Nike terminated an endorsement agreement with Manny Read Full Story >>> Junior Featherweight Wars Are Set To Resume
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
It?s not boxing?s oldest weight class, though its history goes back farther than one might think.
The modern incarnation of the 122 lb. weight class was born under the auspices of the WBC in the mid-1970s, shortly thereafter joined by the WBA. An earlier incarnation existed for a flicker in the e Read Full Story >>> Spence-Algieri likely to top PBC card
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
After a layoff since December, Premier Boxing Champions will return to NBC in prime time on April 16 with a card that will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and it looks like a good one.
The main event, according to multiple sources, is supposed to feature welterweight and Read Full Story >>> Top 20 quotes from the Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg build-up
BoxingNews, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
If either of us is a household name, it?s me. I?ve topped bills and packed out arenas ? I don?t think Quigg?s ever topped a bill. Did he even top the bill when he fought Kiko Martinez, or was that Anthony Crolla?
Carl Frampton questions Scott Quigg?s name recognition.
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I?ve had four pint Read Full Story >>> Angry Guillermo Rigondeaux is on the war path
By John Dennen, BoxingNews, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
JAZZA DICKENS seems about the only man Guillermo Rigondeaux likes. Speaking ahead of taking on the Liverpudlian in England on March 12, the brilliant Cuban condemned HBO, Carl Frampton, Scott Quigg and more. Rigondeaux?s rage is understandable. While both unbeaten and regarded as the best in the div Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO TAKES A REST FROM TRAINING
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Manny Pacquiao's chief trainer Freddie Roach could only offer a sigh of relief it happened this early in his preparations for his coming fight against fellow former World Boxing Organization welterweigh Read Full Story >>> Will Pacquiao?s Anti-Gay Comments Hurt His Political Prospects?
By Cris Larano, The Wall Street Journal, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANILA?Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao?s derogatory comments about same-sex relationships have cost him his endorsement deal with sportswear maker Nike Inc. Now questions are growing as to how the furor might affect his political ambitions, including a longer-term goal of becoming president.
37-year Read Full Story >>> Comelec: Pacquiao fight possibly a poll violation
By Rosette Adel , The Philippine Star, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it is looking into a possible violation of election rules by Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, who is preparing for the last match of his celebrated boxing career in April.
Comelec Chair Juan Andres "Andy" Bautis Read Full Story >>> Bello to Pacquiao: Postpone fight with Bradley or risk Comelec DQ
Interaksyon, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANILA - Former congressman and senatorial candidate Walden Bello called on boxer Manny Pacquiao to postpone his scheduled April 9 bout with Timothy Bradley until after the May 9 national elections, or risk being disqualified from running for the Senate.
?There are limits to political advertising Read Full Story >>> Is Nike an Anti-Christian Company?
By Mark Malinowski , Ring Observer, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
Nike has fired Manny Pacquiao over his recent anti-gay / pro-Christian comments.
Nike has 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 commun Read Full Story >>> LGBT takes round 1 in ongoing Pacquiao-LGBT fight
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has won the opening round of what appears to be Pacquiao's most challenging battle outside the ring following his statement in a recent TV interview about same-sex marriage.
In the controversial statement, Pacquiao said even animals do n Read Full Story >>> NBA legend Magic Johnson applauds Nike for dropping Pacquiao
By Naveen Ganglani, Rappler, Thu, 18 Feb 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? NBA Hall-of-Famer Magic Johnson said on his Twitter account on Thursday, February 18, that he applauds Nike for terminating its endorsement deal with Manny Pacquiao in the wake of his anti-gay comments.
The 37-year-old Pacquiao, an 8-division boxing champion, said couples in Read Full Story >>>
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