Will Manny Pacquiao Lose Fans Due to Gay Marriage Comments?
SodaHead Sports
2012/05/16 19:00:00
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Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is back in the headlines -- and no, it's not for his never-ending feud with top-ranked boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather (although most of us still want to see that fight.) This week, Manny Pacquiao -- politician, not boxer -- has made headlines for his opposing views on the hot-button issue of gay marriage.
Pacquiao was asked about gay marriage by The National Conservative Examiner and the boxer, who is extremely religious and currently serves as a congressman in The Philippines, said he is clearly against it. He cited the Bible and said that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Also, in an interview with MMAFighting.com in 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum insulted the sport of mixed martial arts, making the controversial comments “they [the MMA fighters] roll around the floor like homosexuals.” Pacquiao may have already started to alienate a part of his fan base then.
The point of mass marketing an athlete is to have them appeal to all races, all cultures, all religions, etc. With Pacquiao's comments, he brings publicity he probably doesn't want -- or need -- at this time, especially with a big fight on the horizon. Just because fans may not be too familiar with Bradley, it certainly doesn't mean he can't win. Anything can happen in the boxing ring and while Manny Pacquiao the boxer will likely show up on June 9, there's no guarantee those fans that he alienated will.
Pacquiao was asked about gay marriage by The National Conservative Examiner and the boxer, who is extremely religious and currently serves as a congressman in The Philippines, said he is clearly against it. He cited the Bible and said that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Also, in an interview with MMAFighting.com in 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum insulted the sport of mixed martial arts, making the controversial comments “they [the MMA fighters] roll around the floor like homosexuals.” Pacquiao may have already started to alienate a part of his fan base then.
The point of mass marketing an athlete is to have them appeal to all races, all cultures, all religions, etc. With Pacquiao's comments, he brings publicity he probably doesn't want -- or need -- at this time, especially with a big fight on the horizon. Just because fans may not be too familiar with Bradley, it certainly doesn't mean he can't win. Anything can happen in the boxing ring and while Manny Pacquiao the boxer will likely show up on June 9, there's no guarantee those fans that he alienated will.
Top Opinion
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Shonny 2012/05/17 03:22:04No
+13I'm pissed about this whole situation. Everyone else shouts loud and stands up for the lifestyles and choices they choose, but every time a Christian stands up for our values we are ostracized. We already know that that comes with the territory but I feel that if corporations, people, and stores are going band Christians for our views Christian needs to Boycott their merchandise and businesses. I know I am and will continue to.
Grace to you, Glory to God!
Strange.
Grace to you, Glory to God!
What are you willing to defend with all your heart, mind, soul and life? Apparently not Christ!
My opinion and my view of the world is dictated by my faith...I have a constitutional right to that, I have an existential right to that and as long as there is breath in my lungs I will proclaim it!
Your disbelief does not undermine, erode, dismantle, effect, change, disprove or carry any weight against my faith. I forgive your judgement of me but I pray you seek your own heart before starting to point fingers at those you claim to be brethren to.
Grace to you, Glory to God!
Good for him.
32 states have voted NO to this. Have a civil union, period.
Whether or not you agree with him, it's precisely what you would expect him to say.
Don
And I expect a LOT of the Black and Hispanic fighters feel the same, though they'll never have occasion to announce it.
No bashing here, he merely expressed his beliefs....and mine.
I accept that title, cause I am not in favor.