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HBO condemns Manny Pacquiao's 'deplorable' anti-gay comments

Related Topics: HBO, Timothy Bradley, Homophobia

HBO is criticizing Manny Pacquiao's comment comparing homosexual people to wild animals, but will still carry the boxer's April 9 bout against Timothy Bradley Jr. on Pay-Per-View.

"We have an obligation to both fighters and, therefore, will proceed to produce and distribute that event," HBO said in a statement on Wednesday.

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"However, we felt it important to leave no uncertainty about our position on Mr. Pacquiao's recent comments toward the LGBTQ community. We consider them insensitive, offensive and deplorable.