A multiple-division boxing champion is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Zolani Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The shooting happened at around 6:30 p.m. local time, according to the Eastern Cape police. Two armed suspects reportedly ambushed Tete and a 27-year-old female passenger. The suspects have not been identified at this time.
"In an attempt to escape the hail of bullets, the deceased drove his vehicle into the yard. He unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased on the scene," Eastern Cape Police spokesperson Brigadier ******* untu Gantana said.
Tete is the Guinness World Record holder for Fastest World ******* le Knockout (11 seconds) for his WBO bantamweight ******* le win over Siboniso Gonya on November 18, 2017. Tete clocked Gonya with a right hook and immediately ended the fight.
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The shooting happened at around 6:30 p.m. local time, according to the Eastern Cape police. Two armed suspects reportedly ambushed Tete and a 27-year-old female passenger. The suspects have not been identified at this time.
"In an attempt to escape the hail of bullets, the deceased drove his vehicle into the yard. He unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased on the scene," Eastern Cape Police spokesperson Brigadier ******* untu Gantana said.
Tete is the Guinness World Record holder for Fastest World ******* le Knockout (11 seconds) for his WBO bantamweight ******* le win over Siboniso Gonya on November 18, 2017. Tete clocked Gonya with a right hook and immediately ended the fight.
MORE: Boxer who suffered traumatic brain injury in fight dies at 33
#tete #south #africa
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