Boxer Politician Manny Pacquiao Pays Price for Throwing Gays to Hell
Eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is experiencing the brunt of the consequences of the previous remarks he made about same-sex marriage.
In mid-February, "Pacman" appeared on Philippine news outlet TV5 where he was asked about his stance on the said issue. Confidently, Pacquiao responded, bearing his strong religious beliefs with him.
"It's common sense," Pacquiao said in his native language. “ ill you see any animals where male is to male and female is to female?"
Pacquiao added that human beings are "worse than animals" because of the said behavior.
The Filipino boxing icon immediately received a ton of flak from his statements, evidently from the LGBT community. Pacquiao has since apologized for his statements but also noted that his stance about same-sex marriage remains unchanged.
Eventually, more personalities grew irate, including the likes of Magic Johnson, former WWE superstar Batista, and even former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, who has been known as one of his friends and supporters
.
Apparel sponsor Nike also cut their ties with Pacquiao.
And it looks like the backlash has not ended. In a report by Edward Chaykovsky for Boxingscene, Pacquiao's political aspirations are also taking a hit back in his home country of the Philippines.
Chaykovsky's report took note of a recent Pulse Asia survey conducted on the Philippine senatorial candidates. In the said survey, Pacquiao’s voter support took a massive drop, from 46.9% in January, to 34.8% in February when the said statements were made.
It is said to be the biggest drop among the senatorial candidates, with a 12.1% decrease.
Despite the issue that Pacquiao is facing, Pulse Asia research director Ana Maria Tabunda says they still do not know what could have caused the major drop in ratings.
Pacquiao, who also currently serving as a Congressman of the Sarangani Province in the southern region of the country, is slated to take on his 66th and final fight on April 9 in a rubber match against former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.
The fight will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
vinereport.com
Comments