Eight-division world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao will compete on Netflix’s Physical: Asia as a member of the Philippines team. The upcoming season of Physical: 100 will pit 48 contestants from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines against each other in intense physical challenges.
Each of the six-person teams has an assigned leader, with decorated MMA fighter Yushin Okami in charge of Japan. Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker is Australia’s team leader, and Pacquiao heads up the Philippines team. Superbon, the Muay Thai world champion, leads Thailand, and Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, a wrestling star, leads Mongolia.
Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara is Türkiye’s team leader, while I Igedz “Executioner” leads Indonesia. UFC’ Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads the Korean team.
“The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field—alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it’s a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage.”
Commenting on this new installment in the Physical franchise, producer Jang Ho-gi said, “At its heart, the Physical series is about raw competition that transcends disciplines and generations. By bringing national pride into the equation, the battles will be more intense, more emotional, and more unforgettable than ever.”
Physical: Asia will premiere in October 2025.
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