Two-time world champion boxer, 38, shot dead outside home in ambush

Zolani Tete died after being ambushed outside of his home on Friday night (Getty)

Zolani Tete, a two-time world boxing champion, was shot dead in front of his house in Mdantsane, South Africa, on Friday night.

Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, confirmed that the shooting happened at around 6:30pm.

According to Gantana, the 38-year-old boxer arrived at his home and waiting for the gate to open when he and a 27-year-old female passenger were ambushed by two unknown armed suspects, who were wearing balaclavas.

‘In an attempt to escape the hail of bullets, the deceased drove his vehicle into the yard,’ Gantana said.

‘He unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased on the scene.

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