Killing of Zolani Tete
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Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
The motive behind the attack is unclear.
According to officials, two armed suspects in balaclavas fired multiple shots at Tete and a 27-year-old female passenger as Tete waited in his car for his gate to open.
Tete last fought in July 2022, beating Jason Cunningham by knockout in London.
“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
A murder investigation has been launched.
Former South African boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape province.
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.
Police stated that Tete was ambushed by two armed suspects in balaclavas outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
Tete held the WBF flyweight title from 2007 to 2008 and the WBO bantamweight title in 2017 and 2019.