Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante

Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante

"Salt Papi"

🏆 3 ❌ 2 ➖ 0 3
Division Light Heavyweight (175 lbs)
Nationality United Kingdom
Residence London, United Kingdom
Place of Birth London, United Kingdom
BoxRec ID 1185518

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Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson

25-10-0 (11 КО)
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6 Rounds

Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante

3-2-0 (3 КО)
Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante
Manchester, AO Arena, Lancashire
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Biography

Early Life
Nathaniel Bustamante, popularly known as "Salt Papi," was born on February 24, 1994, in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines. At the age of 14, he relocated to London with his family. Though he admired boxing idols like Manny Pacquiao from a young age, Bustamante did not have access to formal training or a boxing gym during his youth.

Transition to Content Creation and Boxing
Before his boxing debut, Bustamante worked for several years as a nurse. He gained prominence as a content creator under the alias “Busta Breezie,” later known as “Salt Papi,” through viral TikTok videos—especially dancing and "fake run" challenges. His social media charisma earned him millions of followers across TikTok and YouTube.

Boxing Career Beginnings
Salt Papi made his exhibition boxing debut on March 5, 2022, defeating Halal Ham by unanimous decision at the SSE Arena in London. He then secured knockout victories against Andy Warski (August 27, 2022) and Josh Brueckner (January 14, 2023), both broadcast on Misfits Boxing cards. He suffered his first professional loss via unanimous decision to Anthony Taylor in May 2023; subsequently, he continued to compete in the influencer boxing scene, including bouts against Slim Albaher, Amadeusz Ferrari, and Dawood Savage.

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NATHANIEL 'SALT PAPI' BUSTAMANTE PROFILE

WHAT IS NATHANIEL 'SALT PAPI' BUSTAMANTE'S RECORD?

Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante's record currently stands at 3 wins, 2 loses and 0 draw.

HOW LONG HAS BUSTAMANTE BEEN FIGHTING?

Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante made his professional debut in August 2022, so he has been a pro for 3 years.

WHAT WILL BE NATHANIEL 'SALT PAPI' BUSTAMANTE'S NEXT FIGHT?

Nathaniel 'Salt Papi' Bustamante is to face Tony Ferguson next on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The fight will take place at AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire.
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