Boxing: Two-time world champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By BBC News
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In brief
South African boxing legend Zolani Tete, a decorated professional fighter who held world titles in the bantamweight and super-flyweight divisions, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident at his residence. The former WBO and IBF champion's untimely death marks a devastating loss for the sport, sending shockwaves through the international boxing community and raising concerns about safety in South Africa's sporting circles.
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Boxing: Two-time world champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa
Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.
