Salt Papi

Who Is Salt Papi?

Salt Papi is a Filipino-English social media influencer, YouTuber, and professional boxer. His real name is Nathaniel Bustamante. He is one of the most recognizable crossover figures in modern internet culture.

He is an English TikTok star known for creating the Fake Run viral dance challenge, otherwise known as the Glitch Run. Furthermore, he went on to become a fixture in the Misfits Boxing scene. Today, he carries a professional boxing record of 4 wins and 3 losses, competing on some of the biggest influencer boxing cards in the world.

Early Life: Candelaria, Quezon to the Streets of London

Born in the Philippines

Salt Papi was born on February 24, 1994, in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines. He is a Pisces by zodiac sign. His Filipino roots remain a central part of his identity and a source of enormous pride for his Filipino fanbase worldwide.

Salt Papi is a Fil-Brit who was born in the Philippines but moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager. He relocated to London with his parents at the age of 14. Therefore, he spent his formative teenage years navigating a new country, a new culture, and an entirely new life.

Life in London and a Career in Nursing

Before fame, Salt Papi built a very different kind of career. Before his rise in the boxing world, Salt Papi worked as a nurse and gained notoriety for his viral dance and fake running videos on social media.

Rise to Fame: The Viral “Fake Run” That Changed Everything

The Dance That Launched a Career

Salt Papi first found his audience through dance content online. He posted tutorials regularly, building an early following through consistency and charisma.

Then came the moment that changed everything. The Fake Run, also known as the Glitch Run, is a viral dance challenge that started on TikTok in January 2021. Until that point, @bustabreezie gained a following on the platform for his dance tutorials, specifically his tutorials on the Pop Smoke “Woo Walk” dance.

The trend continued into 2021 with the hashtag #fakerun having over roughly 249.2 million views as of August 2021. TikTokers like @bustabreezie claim to have gained roughly 500,000 followers from the challenge itself.

Social Media Presence

Salt Papi operates under two key usernames. His TikTok and Instagram accounts run under the handle @bustabreezie and @bustabreezieofficial, while his YouTube channel carries the name Salt Papi.

He has earned more than 5 million followers on his bustabreezie account. He is also active on YouTube, where his subscriber count grew to over 545K as of mid-2023, driven primarily by his boxing content and behind-the-scenes videos.

His TikToks have featured artists including Drake and Michael Bublé. One of his most popular videos features him dancing before a boxing match. It has earned over 3 million views.

Boxing Career: From the Exhibition Ring to Misfits Stardom

The Debut: Halal Ham (March 5, 2022)

Salt Papi made his boxing debut on March 5, 2022. Papi faced Halal Ham on March 5, 2022, in his debut at SSE Arena, London, England, and won via unanimous decision. He weighed in at 196 lbs for his first bout. The win confirmed what many fans already suspected — his athleticism went far beyond dancing.

Fight Two: Andy Warski KO (August 27, 2022)

Salt Papi returned to the ring on August 27, 2022, at MF & DAZN X Series 1. He cut down to 180 lbs and took on Andy Warski. He took on Andy Warski, winning via knockout in the very first round. The stoppage came at just 29 seconds of Round 1 — a breathtaking finish that announced him as a genuine knockout threat.

Fight Three: Josh Brueckner KO (January 14, 2023)

Salt Papi’s third fight took place on January 14, 2023, at Wembley Arena, London. Salt Papi fought Josh Brueckner on January 13, 2023, in his third fight at Wembley Arena, London, England, and defeated him via KO. The stoppage came at 1:33 of Round 2.

The win triggered a widespread reaction. In his fight against Brueckner, Salt Papi showed off his skill in his footwork, control, speed, and timing. In fact, British professional boxer Sunny Edwards placed his bets on the Filipino before the match even started. Many even called out for him to go pro — including pro boxer Ryan Garcia.

First Loss: Anthony Taylor (May 13, 2023)

Salt Papi entered his fourth fight with a perfect 3-0 record. However, he suffered his first defeat against American MMA fighter Anthony Taylor on May 13, 2023. He finally tasted defeat for the first time in a three-round bout against Anthony Taylor on the KSI vs. Joe Fournier card. Despite the loss, he put in a spirited performance and won a lot of fans on the night.

The loss came via unanimous decision. Nevertheless, Salt Papi’s heart and toughness in defeat earned him even more respect.

Second Loss: Slim Albaher TKO (October 14, 2023)

Salt Papi returned on October 14, 2023, at the AO Arena in Manchester on the Prime Card — the KSI vs. Tommy Fury undercard. He faced Slim Albaher in what was one of the most anticipated Misfits bouts of the year. He suffered a TKO loss in Round 4 at the 2:54 mark.

Win Over Amadeusz Roslik (May 11, 2024)

Salt Papi bounced back convincingly. On May 11, 2024, at MF & DAZN X Series 14, he defeated Amadeusz Roslik via TKO at the end of Round 3.

Win Over King Kenny (November 28, 2024)

Salt Papi’s most impressive and brutal knockout came at the end of 2024, against popular UK YouTuber King Kenny on Misfits X Series 19. Salt Papi made an impressive adjustment on the fly, looking to counter off the back foot, capitalising on Kenny crowding his work and stepping too close. The TKO stoppage came at just 40 seconds of Round 3. This is the second-fastest knockout in Misfits history and announced Salt Papi as the next big thing on their roster.

Loss to Tony Ferguson (August 30, 2025)

Salt Papi’s most high-profile bout came on August 30, 2025, at Misfits Boxing 22. He faced former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, who was making his boxing debut. Ferguson was victorious, earning a TKO win over Salt Papi at Misfits Boxing 22 on Saturday in Manchester, England. The finish, which came at the 2:43 mark of the third round, was Ferguson’s first combat sports win in over six years.

Ferguson had a slow start to his boxing debut. Salt Papi controlled the action early, landing a few left hooks and backing Ferguson up with a solid punch. However, Ferguson turned his offense up a notch in the second round and then took over in the third.

Salt Papi fell to 4-3 in the Misfits ring.

Complete Boxing Record

Date	Opponent	Event	Result	Method	Round
Mar 5, 2022	Halal Ham	Deji vs Wassabi	WIN	UD	—
Aug 27, 2022	Andy Warski	MF & DAZN X Series 1	WIN	TKO	R1, 0:29
Jan 14, 2023	Josh Brueckner	MF & DAZN X Series 4	WIN	TKO	R2, 1:33
May 13, 2023	Anthony Taylor	MF & DAZN X Series 7	LOSS	UD	—
Oct 14, 2023	Slim Albaher	MF & DAZN X Series	LOSS	TKO	R4, 2:54
May 11, 2024	Amadeusz Roslik	MF & DAZN X Series 14	WIN	TKO	R3, 3:00
Nov 28, 2024	King Kenny (Kenny Ojuederie)	MF & DAZN X Series 19	WIN	TKO	R3, 0:40
Aug 30, 2025	Tony Ferguson	Misfits Boxing 22	LOSS	TKO	R3, 2:43

Overall Record: 4 Wins (4 KO/TKO) — 3 Losses

Personal Life: Salt Mami and Private Roots

Relationship

Salt Papi has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Salt Mami. As per her social media handles, Mami is named Miss Breezie. It is evident through both their Instagram and YouTube that they share a thick bond and are supportive of each other.

Family

Salt Papi moved to London with his parents at age 14. He has posted photos of his parents on social media, giving his community occasional glimpses into his family life. Beyond that, he keeps his family details away from the public eye.

He also has a pet cat.

Physical Profile and Fighting Style

Salt Papi stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. He has a reach of 73 inches (185 cm). He fights as a southpaw — a left-handed stance that gives him a natural edge against orthodox opponents.

He competes at super middleweight / light heavyweight limit, approximately 79.38 kg. His main coach is listed as @officialcoachsol, and he wears fight kit by OG Fight Wear.