The regional spin-off of Korea’s hit show Physical: 100 premiered globally on 28 October, featuring 48 contestants from eight countries battling through punishing endurance and power challenges.<\/p>\n
Pacquiao, 45, leads Team Philippines<\/a>, which Netflix<\/a> calls a symbol of prestige and pride. For millions of viewers across Asia, the People’s Champion is now a streaming sensation.<\/p>\n From World Titles to the World Stage<\/p>\n Netflix Korea producer Jang Ho-gi says the new series mixes athletic competition with national pride. ‘What’s different in this season is the sense of pride that comes from representing one’s country. It’s much stronger than I imagined,’ he told reporters in Seoul.<\/p>\n Each six-person team is captained by a sports star: Australia’s Robert Whittaker, Korea’s Yun Sung-bin, Japan’s Yushin Okami, and the Philippines’ own Manny Pacquiao.<\/p>\n Pacquiao said he needed little persuasion. ‘I’ve followed the show for a long time. When the producer reached out, I immediately said yes. I wanted to show what I can still do physically and represent my country with honour,’ he said.<\/p>\n The production recreates a grand arena modelled on Korea’s Gyeongbok Palace, complete with traditional drums and dramatic lighting. Viewers have compared it to ‘the Olympics meeting Squid Game’.<\/p>\n Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Who Is Manny Pacquiao?<\/p>\n Born in General Santos City, Pacquiao rose from street poverty to become one of boxing’s most decorated fighters.<\/p>\n Over a 26-year career he captured titles in eight weight divisions, a feat unmatched in boxing history. His record stands at 63 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws, including 39 knockouts.<\/p>\n He fought icons such as Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather, whose 2015 super-fight remains the highest-grossing pay-per-view in history, generating more than \u00a3300 million.<\/p>\n After retiring, Pacquiao served as a Philippine senator from 2016 to 2022 and ran for president, finishing third. Following the election he said he was ‘done with politics’ and would focus on sport and community projects.<\/p>\n Manny Pacquiao’s Net Worth<\/p>\n![\"Manny](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manny-pacquiao-floyd-mayweather-jr.jpg\")
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