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Manny Pacquiao leads Team Philippines in Netflix's 'Physical: Asia', rival teams get starstruck
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is leading Team Philippines in the Netflix reality competition Physical: Asia.
Participants from other countries were visibly surprised and starstruck upon learning that Pacquiao would be joining the show.
In an introductory reel, Pacquiao recounted his eight-division world championship accomplishments.
He mentioned his continued passion for boxing and stated that his body is still strong, which encouraged him to join Physical: Asia.
Team Philippines also includes Fil-Am sambo athlete Mark "Mugen" Striegl, strongman Ray Jefferson Querubin, rugby player Justin Coveney, hurdler Robyn Lauren Brown, and crossfit athlete Lara Liwanag.
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