Manny Pacquiao Joins Netflix’s Physical: Asia for a Historic Nation-vs-Nation Showdown

Manny Pacquiao Joins Netflix’s Physical: Asia for a Historic Nation-vs-Nation Showdown

By C.M. Ong | Sept. 19, 2025

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is set to make his reality competition debut in Physical: Asia, the highly anticipated third season of Netflix’s hit series Physical: 100. Known worldwide as the only eight-division boxing world champion, Pacquiao will represent the Philippines in a new nation-vs-nation format that pits elite athletes from across Asia and beyond against one another.

Manny Pacquiao: From Boxing Icon to Global Competitor

Pacquiao’s inclusion in Physical: Asia marks a major highlight for both the show and Filipino fans. With a career spanning over two decades, Pacquiao has cemented his status as one of the greatest boxers in history, holding world titles in eight different weight divisions. Beyond the ring, he is also celebrated as a national hero, philanthropist, and former senator of the Philippines.

In Physical: Asia, Pacquiao will trade boxing gloves for grueling physical challenges designed to test strength, stamina, agility, and teamwork. His legendary endurance and fighting spirit make him one of the most exciting additions to the star-studded lineup.

Representing the Philippines on the Global Stage

For the Philippines, Pacquiao’s participation is more than just an athletic challenge—it’s a moment of national pride. As the face of Team Philippines, he will compete alongside other elite athletes as they strive to bring honor to their country in front of a global audience.

The new format of Physical: Asia raises the stakes dramatically: if one team member fails, the entire national team is eliminated. For Pacquiao, who has carried the hopes of his nation into every fight, this setup will be both familiar and thrilling, as victory depends not just on individual performance but on collective effort.

A Star-Packed Lineup of Rivals

Pacquiao will face tough competition from other world-class athletes:

• Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker (Australia) – former UFC Middleweight Champion.
• Yushin Okami (Japan) – veteran MMA fighter.
• Superbon (Thailand) – Muay Thai world champion.
• Amotti (Korea) – winner of Physical: 100 Season 2.
• Olympic gold medalists and traditional wrestling champions from Mongolia, Türkiye, and Indonesia.

This clash of combat sports icons and strength athletes ensures that Pacquiao will be tested in new and unexpected ways.

When to Watch Physical: Asia

Physical: Asia will premiere exclusively on Netflix in late 2025. With Manny Pacquiao leading the charge for the Philippines, fans worldwide are eager to see how the boxing legend adapts to challenges outside the ring.

This isn’t just another competition—it’s a battle of nations, and Pacquiao’s presence guarantees that all eyes will be on Team Philippines.