At a time when social media celebrities, influencers, and YouTubers have been exploring their prospects in the combat sports universe, Salt Papi is yet another name among the social media stars making buzz in the fight business. The British social media personality and famous Tik Toker, Papi, made headlines with his entry into the squared circle in 2022. He did it with flair by exhibiting impressive physical transformation and the signs of a well-crafted combatant in the ring.
Salt Papi joined social media stars Jake Paul, Logan Paul, and KSI, who have successfully ventured into professional boxing after starting as YouTubers. Papi, who is of Filipino descent touched new heights of popularity when his parody of Turkish chef and restaurateur Nusrat Gokce also known as Salt Bae and TikTok videos gained traction online.
Besides his social media popularity, Salt Papi also possesses impressive boxing skills. Professional boxers like Ryan Garcia have praised his in-ring maneuvers, the way he is able to control his body while fighting is lauded by the fight experts. Papi's physical transformation for his bouts were incredible since stepping into the squared circle.
Boxing record of Salt Papi
Salt Papi has a boxing record of 3 wins and 1 loss in his total three professional fights, he also has an exhibition win to his record against Halal Ham. Papi has earned praise for his transformation and improvement as a fighter. The internet personality turned boxer secured consecutive victories over Andy Warski and Josh Brueckner before conceding a defeat. His first defeat was handed over to him by Anthony Taylor via unanimous decision. Taylor secured the victory after judges scored the contest as 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27 in his favor.
Is Salt Papi undefeated?
Salt Papi’s undefeated boxing run met its demise at Misfits Boxing 7 when Anthony Taylor defeated him via unanimous decision in a three-round bout. Papi entered the ring against Taylor as a huge fan-favorite, Taylor was on a losing record as a professional back then.
How many times has Salt Papi lost?
Salt Papi has lost once in his professional boxing career. He has a boxing record of 3 wins and 1 loss. He suffered a loss for the first time in his professional career at Misfits Boxing 7 by unanimous decision. Prior to his defeat, Salt Papi was cruising on a two-fight win streak.
Who did Salt Papi lose to?
Salt Papi lost to Anthony Taylor for the first time in his professional boxing career. The duo squared off at Misfits Boxing 7 where Taylor emerged victorious via unanimous decision. Papi entered the bout as an undefeated boxer with a two-fight win streak, whereas Taylor was on a losing streak before their fight.
Salt Papi's last fight
In his previous fight, Salt Papi locked horns with Anthony Taylor on May 13, 2023, in London, United Kingdom. Taylor defeated him after the judges scored the contest in his favor via unanimous decision. The loss was Salt Papi’s first professional defeat.
Salt Papi’s next fight
Salt Papi will square off against Slim Albaher in a five-round middleweight bout on October 14, 2023, of the Misfits and DAZN event billed as ‘The Prime Card’ in his next fight. The fight will take place in Manchester, England and Papi will return to competition for the first time ever since suffering the first loss of his career in May this year.
FAQs
A. His real name is Nathaniel Bustamante.
A. He was born on February 24, 1994.
A. His boxing record is 3 wins and 1 loss.
A. He lost his first fight against Anthony Taylor.
A. He will lock horns with Slim Albaher in his next fight.
