RIP Zolani Tete: shot dead outside his home

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  1. peter_uk

    peter_uk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    peter_uk, Aug 21, 2026
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  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    That’s horrible.
    RIP champ.
     
    WhataRock, Aug 21, 2026
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's horrible to hear. I hope they catch the perpetrators.

    RIP Champ
     
    Flo_Raiden, Aug 21, 2026
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    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP. Thats A few South African boxing champs shot dead.
     
    Boxing Gloves, Aug 21, 2026
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  5. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing

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    Holy ****, this is Incredibly horrible. Zolani was a favorite of my mine and am extremely shocked. He was preparing for a comeback....

    RIP.
     
    Chuck Norris, Aug 21, 2026
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  6. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Jesus ****ing Christ!:facepalm:

    Rest in Peace Zolani, this world is getting madder by the second.:ohno
     
    CST80, Aug 21, 2026
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  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I loved that guy.
     
    McGrain, Aug 21, 2026
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  8. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A damn shame. Just goes to show how short and unexpected life can be.
     
    Kiwi Casual, Aug 21, 2026
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  9. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This happens down there a lot with former boxers.
     
    Slyk, Aug 21, 2026
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  10. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    RIP, loved his performance against Butler.
     
    CutThroatFade, Aug 21, 2026
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  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Rip champ.

    First thing a successful man should do is move out of South Africa.
     
    George Crowcroft, Aug 21, 2026
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  12. BoyBato

    BoyBato Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Damn, this is shocking

    RIP
     
    BoyBato, Aug 21, 2026
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  13. Ted Spoon

    Ted Spoon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Terrible news. He was good to watch.
     
    Ted Spoon, Aug 21, 2026
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    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    So shocking and incredibly sad to see. Tete was a worthy champion and an incredible talent. Such a shame to see his life cut so short.
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Aug 21, 2026
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  15. NoChin

    NoChin Sire Filip Hrgovic Full Member

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    I wouldnt go there for a free holiday and 100k.
     
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