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Multi-time kickboxing world champion Superbon and boxing's only eight-division king Manny Manny Pacquiao lock horns this week in a pivotal clash that could determine their country's fate on Netflix's Physical: Asia.The first international spin-off of the award-winning South Korean fitness reality show has been a major hit thus far, following the initial four episodes, which premiered on October 28.After two gruelling challenges, Territorial Conquest and Shipwreck Salvage, four out of the eight countries competing have safely made it through to the next round: Turkey, Mongolia, Australia, and South Korea.The other four nations that suffered defeats in the second contest will now collide in the Death Match challenge, with Japan set to face Indonesia while Superbon's Thailand contingent meets 'Pac-Man's' Filipino warriors. Two countries will join the already qualified quarter above.In this version of the elimination match, contestants compete to gain possession of a ball in a pool of water and then aim to place the ball in their opponent's box.The challenge consists of five rounds, with each round increasing the team size – from one member per team to five per team for the final frame.As things stand, the Philippines takes a 1-0 lead into Episode 5, which will air together with Episode 6 at 12 am P.T. on Thursday, November 4.Filipino MMA champion and SEA Games gold medalist Mark Striegl earned a hard-fought win over Thailand rugby star Sunny Kerdkao Wechokittikorn in the first round.Next up, team captains Superbon and Manny Pacquiao, accompanied by James Rusameekae and Ray Jefferson Querubin, respectively, will seek to gain a valuable point for their nation before the contest resumes in a 3 vs. 3 format in the next round. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSuperbon returns to action at ONE 173 in Tokyo, JapanWhile most eyes will be peeled on how Superbon fares against the boxing legend, the combat sports realm will turn its attention to the Thai megastar's next fight at ONE 173 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 16.In the main event of the star-studded spectacle that evening, defending king Superbon squares off against interim champ Masaaki Noiri in a ONE featherweight kickboxing world title unification contest.The stakes couldn't be any higher for both men as they lock horns in this scheduled five-round war.The Thai megastar is eager to prove to the world why he's the best-ever in a division labeled as the most competitive weight bracket in the striking realm. In the opposite corner, Noiri looks to add the biggest scalp on his resume in search of undisputed status in 'The Land of the Rising Sun.'Fans eager to secure their seats to ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri can follow this link. How-to-watch details are available at watch.onefc.com.
