Zolani Tete
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- Birth Name: Contribute
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: March 08, 1988
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 35
- Height: 5′ 9″
- Weight: 122 lb
- Reach: 72″
- Stance: Southpaw
- Pro Debut: May 27, 2006
- Nationality: South Africa
- Status: Contribute
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 34
- Total Rounds: 34
Zolani Tete, a South African professional boxer, has had an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. With a professional record of 30 wins and 4 losses, Tete has established himself as one of the most dominant boxers in his weight class. He has won one world title and defended it four times, and has won 23 of his fights via knockout.
Tete made his professional debut in 2006 at the age of 18, winning his first fight via first-round TKO. He went on to win 12 consecutive fights, 10 of which were won via stoppage, taking his career record to 13-0. His first world title fight came in 2010 against Moruti Mthalane for the IBF flyweight title. Unfortunately, he was defeated via fifth-round TKO, putting an end to his 13-fight win streak.
Tete's first world title win came in 2014 when he defeated Teiru Kinoshita for the IBF super-flyweight title via unanimous decision. He successfully defended his title against Paul Butler in 2015 with an 8th-round TKO victory. In 2017, Tete won the WBO bantamweight title, which he successfully defended against Siboniso Gonya via 1st round TKO. He later defended it in 2018 against Omar Narváez via 12 round unanimous decision.
Some of Tete's best fights and notable victories include wins over Omar Narváez, Siboniso Gonya, Paul Butler, Diuhl Olguín, José Santos González, Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr., and Eduard Penerio. These fights have showcased Tete's incredible power and technique, making him a feared opponent in the ring.
Despite his impressive record, Tete has suffered four losses in his professional career, two of which were in title bouts and the other two in non-title bouts. His losses came against Moruti Mthalane, Robert Brant, and John Riel Casimero. Tete's most recent fight was a non-title bout against British boxer Jason Cunningham, which he won via 4th round KO.
Tete's knockout power is one of his most impressive attributes. He has won 23 of his 30 fights via knockout, giving him a knockout percentage of 67.65%. His ability to end a fight with a single punch is what makes him such a dangerous opponent.
Despite being in the twilight years of his career, Tete still has a lot to offer. He is on a two-fight winning streak and has proven that he can still compete against the best in his weight class. Tete's future fights will be eagerly anticipated by boxing fans all over the world, as he continues to showcase his skills in the ring.
In summary, Zolani Tete's career has been marked by a long list of achievements, including world titles, successful title defenses, and knockout victories. He has a knockout percentage of 67.65% and has proven himself to be one of the most dominant boxers in his weight class. Despite his four losses, Tete's impressive record and knockout power make him a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing.
Zolani Tete Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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34 | Jul 2, 2022 | 34 | Jason Cunningham | Win | KO4 |
33 | Dec 12, 2021 | 33 | Iddi Kayumba | Win | KO1 |
32 | Nov 30, 2019 | 31 | John Riel Casimero | Loss | TKO3 |
31 | Oct 13, 2018 | 30 | Mikhail Aloyan | Win | UD |
30 | Apr 21, 2018 | 30 | Omar Narváez | Win | UD |
29 | Nov 18, 2017 | 29 | Siboniso Gonya | Win | TKO1 |
28 | Apr 22, 2017 | 29 | Arthur Villanueva | Win | UD |
27 | Jun 4, 2016 | 28 | Victor Ruiz | Win | TKO7 |
26 | Mar 12, 2016 | 28 | José Santos González | Win | TKO7 |
25 | Dec 19, 2015 | 27 | Jether Oliva | Win | UD |
24 | Sep 4, 2015 | 27 | Diuhl Olguín | Win | TKO8 |
23 | Mar 6, 2015 | 26 | Paul Butler | Win | TKO8 |
22 | Jul 18, 2014 | 26 | Teiru Kinoshita | Win | UD |
21 | Nov 30, 2013 | 25 | Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr. | Win | KO10 |
20 | Mar 23, 2013 | 25 | Eduard Penerio | Win | KO1 |
19 | Sep 1, 2012 | 24 | Roberto Sosa | Loss | SD |
18 | Mar 30, 2012 | 24 | Siphiwo Ntsangani | Win | KO1 |
17 | Nov 26, 2011 | 23 | Juan Alberto Rosas | Loss | MD |
16 | Jun 11, 2011 | 23 | Olebogeng Motseki | Win | TKO7 |
15 | Dec 17, 2010 | 22 | Sipho Nkadimeng | Win | KO1 |
14 | Sep 1, 2010 | 22 | Moruti Mthalane | Loss | TKO5 |
13 | Feb 26, 2010 | 21 | Richard Garcia | Win | UD |
12 | Nov 20, 2009 | 21 | Anthony Mathias | Win | KO1 |
11 | Mar 29, 2009 | 21 | Rexon Flores | Win | KO1 |
10 | Jun 29, 2008 | 20 | Francis Miyeyusho | Win | TKO1 |
9 | Mar 30, 2008 | 20 | Xolani Ntese | Win | UD |
8 | Sep 23, 2007 | 19 | Vicky Tahumil | Win | RTD4 |
7 | Apr 1, 2007 | 19 | Wiseman Kega | Win | KO1 |
6 | Mar 4, 2007 | 18 | Vuyo Toyise | Win | KO1 |
5 | Dec 9, 2006 | 18 | Zukile Toko | Win | TKO5 |
4 | Oct 7, 2006 | 18 | Mthutuzeli Funde | Win | TKO1 |
3 | Aug 19, 2006 | 18 | Xolile Ngemntu | Win | TKO1 |
2 | Jul 22, 2006 | 18 | Thembinkosi Tywantsi | Win | TKO1 |
1 | May 27, 2006 | 18 | Andile Solani | Win | TKO1 |