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Salt Papi
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Salt Papi
Salt Papi and Antony Taylor fought against one another back in May of this year. At the time, the former was coming off an impressive victory. However, he did not face an opponent who had combat sports experience. Meanwhile, Taylor not only fought in the octagon but faced formidable opponents inside the ring. The boxing world was intrigued to see how the YouTuber-cum-boxer would fare against Taylor.
When the two finally squared off, Salt Papi, whose real name is Nathaniel Bustamante, fell short and Taylor secured himself a decision victory. Moreover, that was not the only instance where the two met against each other in the squared circle. In a recent turn of events, the two had a sparring contest in a boxing gym. The same caught the attention of the boxing world. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at their spar and unwrap some intriguing fan reactions.
Salt Papi fails to impress fans
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The spar was intriguing to see after their bout. There was a lot less clinching from both the fighters. Overall, the spar was competitive, and both landed heavy blows on each boxer. Their spar attracted scrutiny from the fans, to say the least. Here are a few intriguing fan reactions. A fan noticed that Taylor did not clinch as often and was putting on a proper fight.
People have said so many times that people fight differently in spars than they do in the fight night
— theprettyboi30000 (@Jokpot30002) November 14, 2023
Along similar lines, another fan wanted to see Taylor fight like this in actual professional bouts.
I wish this was the AT we see in fights
— Jordan (@j595940038584) November 14, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan was disappointed at how Salt Papi was defending himself.
Somehow salt papi is still fighting with his hands down and defending punches with his face. Disappointing.
— GTB Tonio (@ToneWritesHitz) November 14, 2023
Another fan found Salt Papi’s boxing skills lacking, focusing more on hitting the opponent’s face and avoiding their body completely.
Sometimes Salt Papi just head hunts too much. Really needs to improve on his body work.
— Richard Bennett (@BennettBoxing) November 14, 2023
Last but not least, one fan didn’t have a decisive winner, but if he had to choose, he would favor Papi.
There are no winners in sparring but I think salt papi got the better of AT in this
— Rahman.TW (@Rahman67991) November 14, 2023
It is safe to say that the fans have reacted to this spar in all kinds of ways. Some critique Taylor while others critique Papi. Either way, the spar has amassed great attractions. Recently, Taylor made a bold claim after his victory against Papi.
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Anthony Taylor makes a bold claim
Taylor is an outspoken individual. He has faced multiple influencer boxers and has been successful many times. However, after his victory against Papi, he asserted that he was immortal in the boxing ring and could never be knocked out. On his X. account, he bluntly made the above claim and stated, “I will never I mean “NEVER” get knocked out!!!”
Read more: “Y’all Been the Best”: Anthony Taylor Earns the Respect of Fans Ahead of His Upcoming Fight
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