Manny Pacquiao Loses Nike Sponsorship Over Anti-Gay Remarks. Nike has terminated its business relationship with Pacquiao, the champion boxer. According to LA Times “one day after he publicly apologized for calling people in gay relationships worse than animals”. According to “The Associated Press” Nike said “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments abhorrent,”. Pacquiao had a long time sponsorship deal with Nike for many years, but by Wednesday night the company had removed all of his branded merchandise from its online store. On Tuesday February 16, he responded to the wave of criticism with a videotaped apology he posted to his social media. According to LA Times Pacquiao said “I’m sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals, he said, wearing a T-shirt with a prominent Nike logo on the chest. Please forgive me for those I’ve hurt. I still stand on my belief that I’m against same-sex marriage because of what the Bible says, but I’m not condemning L.G.B.T. I love you all with the love of the Lord. God bless you all, and I’m praying for you.” That’s what happens when you don’t watch what you say Manny.