Zolani Tete, the former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been killed in a shooting outside his home in South Africa.
Tete was a two-time world champion, having held world titles in two weight divisions during his boxing career. He was recognised at the top level of the sport as a former WBO bantamweight champion and a former IBF super-flyweight champion.
The shooting took place outside his residence in South Africa. Further details about the circumstances of the incident, including when it happened, whether anyone has been arrested, or whether an investigation is under way, have not been provided in the available material.
His death marks the loss of a boxer who had reached world-title status in separate divisions. The latest confirmed information is that Tete died after being shot outside his home in South Africa.
