Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, was shot and killed at his home in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on August 22, 2026. Tete was known for his notable victories including a super-bantamweight fight win over Jason Cunningham in 2022. The incident was reported by Kevin Hand and The Associated Press.