Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home
Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.
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Notable Quotes
"South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced."
— Gayton McKenzie , Politician
"I hope the world is peaceful. And please, rest in peace."
— Naoya Inoue , Athlete
"We shared the canvas and pushed each other to be our absolute best inside the squared ring. A true warrior and champion. Rest in peace, champ. Prayers with your family and loved ones."
— John Riel Casimero , Athlete
"Zolani is gone at a time we thought he was going to resuscitate his career."
— Mlandeli Tengimfene , Executive
Key People
Gayton McKenzie is South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture.
John Riel Casimero is a boxer who took the WBO bantamweight belt from Tete.
Mlandeli Tengimfene is Zolani Tete's manager.
Naoya Inoue is a Japanese boxer known for his championship reigns.
Zolani Tete was a two-time world boxing champion from South Africa.
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Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.
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