Two-time world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home
Summary
Zolani Tete, a two-time world boxing champion from South Africa, was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane. He was attacked by two armed men while sitting in his car, and a woman with him was also shot and is in hospital. Authorities are investigating the shooting.Key Facts
- Zolani Tete was a two-time world boxing champion, holding titles in WBO bantamweight and IBF junior-bantamweight divisions.
- He was 38 years old and was shot outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Two masked gunmen fired multiple shots at Tete and a 27-year-old female passenger in his car.
- The suspects escaped and police have started a major investigation.
- Tete set a world record for the fastest knockout in a title fight by winning in just 11 seconds in 2017.
- He last fought in July 2022 but was later banned for four years after testing positive for steroids.
- His ban was set to last until July 2026, and he was reportedly training for a comeback fight before his death.
- Tete had a professional record of 29 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-contest in 34 fights.
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