LOOK: Manny Pacquiao wears Under Armour
Is Manny Pacquiao now part of Under Armour?
It’s not yet clear if that’s the case, but photos of the Filipino boxing legend rocking a pair of Under Armour shoes made the rounds on social media that spurred thoughts of him endorsing the athletic-wear brand.
Article continues after this advertisementPhotos of Pacquiao tying and wearing the fresh-looking kicks was posted by a member of his camp, as per GMA News Online.
Pacquiao has been a longtime endorser of Nike until the sports clothing giant cut its ties with the former WBO welterweight champion amid backlash over his controversial statements against the LGBT community in a recent TV interview.
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Article continues after this advertisementIt’s not hard to imagine the possibility of Pacquiao reaching a deal with Under Armour, which has reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry among its endorsers.
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Curry and Pacquiao have been a fan of each other despite being in two different fields.
The 37-year-old Pacquiao, who is running for a Senate seat in the May elections, plans to retire after his third fight with Timothy Bradley on April 9 in Las Vegas.