Salt Papi

Nathaniel Bustamante, known professionally as Salt Papi, was born on February 24, 1994, in Candelaria, Philippines. He later established his fighting base in London, England, where he began his career as an exhibition boxer before transitioning into professional boxing. His early career involved building a significant online presence, which he leveraged into combat sports.

Salt Papi began his exhibition boxing journey in 2022, quickly gaining recognition for his performances. One of his notable early matches was against Andy Warski on August 27, 2022, at the MF & DAZN X Series 1 event held in The O2 Arena, London, England, where he secured a TKO victory in the first round. This was followed by a unanimous decision win against Hamad Khan on March 5, 2022. He continued his exhibition career with a TKO victory over Josh Brueckner on January 14, 2023, at the MF & DAZN X Series 4 in Wembley, London, and later defeated Amadeusz Roślik via retirement on May 11, 2024, at MF & DAZN X Series 14 in London.

His career progression included a shift to professional boxing, with his official pro debut listed as a loss to Tony Ferguson on August 30, 2025, at MF & DAZN X Series 22 in Manchester, England. Prior to this, he also participated in an exhibition bout against Kenny Ojuederie on November 28, 2024, at MF & DAZN X Series 19 in Doha, Qatar, winning by TKO. His fight record includes multiple events under the Misfits Boxing (MF) promotion, showcasing his continued involvement in the influencer boxing scene. Salt Papi has cultivated a substantial following across various social media platforms, facilitating engagement with his audience and opening avenues for brand collaborations.