Killing of Zolani Tete
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Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
Two of the suspects have been charged with unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
The motive behind the attack is unclear.
The Cunningham fight was later ruled a no-contest after Tete failed a drugs test.
“a great South African who has made an immense contribution in the sport of boxing”
Former South African boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home
Former South African boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape province.
A murder investigation has been launched.
Former Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete Fatally Shot in South Africa
Tete achieved the fastest knockout in a world-title fight by knocking out Siboniso Gonya with his first punch in 11 seconds during their 2017 bout.
Tete held the WBF flyweight title from 2007 to 2008 and the WBO bantamweight title in 2017 and 2019.
Tete's professional boxing career concluded with a record of 29 wins, 22 knockouts, four defeats, and one no contest.