Manny Pacquiao left Physical: Asia due to other obligations back home in the Philippines, which led to his mid-season exit and replacement on Team Philippines.
Key points:
- He cited an obligation in his home country as the reason for stepping away during the competition. This was explained during Episode 5, with him expressing disappointment but pride in representing the Philippines.
- Reports indicate the exit happened amid ongoing commitments and after he had already contributed as Team Philippines captain, with a substitute stepping in for subsequent challenges.
- Coverage from multiple outlets around late October/early November 2025 aligns on this narrative, noting the departure and the replacement.
If you’d like, I can pull more details from the latest episodes or summarize what happened in the subsequent episodes and how the team fared after the substitution.
