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Manny Pacquiao responds to criticism over anti-gay remarks

Manny Pacquiao is unfazed by the negative response that followed his derogatory remarks about same-sex relationships.

And while the Filipino boxing star has apologized for saying last week that gay couples are “worse than animals," which led to the termination of an endorsement contract with Nike, he stood behind his Christian faith and opposition to same-sex marriage when asked Sunday.

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“I'm not bothered. That's the world," Pacquiao told media gathered after a training session in his home country, via BoxingScene.com.