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Manny Pacquiao's Mexican archrival Juan Marquez Marquez has spoken regarding the Filipino boxing icon's latest controversy involving the LGBT community.
While Pacquiao is currently getting flak around the globe for his "worse than animals" remarks towards LGBTs, Marquez cites that the incident won't affect Pacquiao's legacy as a boxer.
"Pacquiao's legacy will not get stained by this, it's something separate and he's about to finish writing the final chapter. He made a mistake and he will pay," Marquez told ESPN Deportes.
"There is no doubt about his quality as a fighter, but there are times when the fish dies by its mouth. He lost his Nike sponsorship and the people behind him told him he was wrong."
Marquez also explains that Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, made the right call in siding with Nike's decision to end its relationship with Pacquiao.
The renowned Mexican slugger, who is best known for his four epic fights with Pacquiao, also says that the Filipino boxing icon must pay the price for his controversial remarks.
"[Arum] was right to support the decision of Nike. It was Pacquiao's error and [Arum] shouldn't be involved in something like that. Arum [did the right thing], people are going to come after Arum if he supports Pacquiao,"said Marquez.
"Pacquiao said he made a mistake and now he must accept the mistake and suffer the consequences. Pacquiao has to be more responsible with his statements, in what he says or declares and he won't have these problems."
Source: GMANews
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