Filipino Manny Pacquiao offended the gay community by claiming that “gays are worse than animals.” A phrase that earned him, in addition to breaking his sponsorship link with Nike, a challenge from Puerto Rican Orlando ‘Fenómeno’ Cruz, who a few years ago became the first gay professional boxer.
Hi, Manny. To say that homosexuals are like animals is irresponsible. I am gay and you shouldn’t judge me for my lifestyle. God asks us to love each other unconditionally, “said Cruz in a YouTube video
In the same message, she challenged him to train together to get to know each other better: “I invite you to meet me and get to know me as a human being first and I guarantee that you will think differently. Maybe we can do a sparring session later. Take care, I will be praying for you and your family. »
The 34-year-old Puerto Rican fighter was very upset with Pacquiao’s words and advised him to change his mind if he really wants to dedicate himself to politics in his country. “If you are going to run for president, you have to understand that you are going to meet all the issues of the gay community because it is already something accepted worldwide,” Cruz said.
Cruz said that since he revealed to the world that he was gay, he has been able to be happier. In addition to the video, he also dedicated a message to him on Twitter with his partner: «Because he is my love and I love him, and whatever Manny Pacquiao says, his words for me are like mud. Open your mind.” (Infobae)
Gay boxer challenges Pacquiao for homophobic
