Best fights of Zolani Tete
Over 16 years as a professional, Zolani Tete compiled a 29-4 (22) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zolani Tete KOs Paul Butler
On March 6, 2015 Zolani Tete defended his IBF super flyweight title against Paul Butler. Tete was 26 years old with a record of 19-3, and Butler was 26 with a record of 17-0. Tete was on a 3-fight winning streak and Butler was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Tete stopped Paul Butler via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
2. Zolani Tete defeats Arthur Villanueva
On April 22, 2017 Zolani Tete fought Arthur Villanueva for the vacant WBO interim bantamweight title. Tete was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Villanueva was 28 with a record of 30-1. Tete was on a 8-fight winning streak and Villanueva was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tete won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Zolani Tete KOs Siboniso Gonya in 11 seconds
On November 18, 2017 Zolani Tete defended his WBO bantamweight title against Siboniso Gonya. Tete was 29 years old with a record of 25-3, and Gonya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tete stopped Siboniso Gonya via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Zolani Tete defeats Mikhail Aloyan
On October 13, 2018 Zolani Tete defended his WBO bantamweight title against Mikhail Aloyan. Tete was 30 years old with a record of 27-3, and Aloyan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 11-fight winning streak. Tete won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Zolani Tete KOs Iddi Kayumba in 55 seconds
On December 12, 2021 Zolani Tete faced Iddi Kayumba in a bantamweight bout. Tete was 33 years old with a record of 28-4, and Kayumba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was coming off a loss. Tete stopped Iddi Kayumba via KO in the 1st round.
6. Zolani Tete KOs Victor Ruiz
On June 4, 2016 Zolani Tete fought Victor Ruiz for the vacant IBF International bantamweight title. Tete was 28 years old with a record of 23-3, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tete stopped Victor Ruiz via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Zolani Tete defeats Teiru Kinoshita
On July 18, 2014 Zolani Tete fought Teiru Kinoshita for the vacant IBF super flyweight title. Tete was 26 years old with a record of 18-3, and Kinoshita was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tete won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Zolani Tete KOs Anthony Mathias
On November 20, 2009 Zolani Tete fought Anthony Mathias for the vacant WBO Africa flyweight title. Tete was 21 years old with a record of 11-0, and Mathias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Tete stopped Anthony Mathias via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Zolani Tete KOs Francis Miyeyusho
On June 29, 2008 Zolani Tete defended his WBF flyweight title against Francis Miyeyusho. Tete was 20 years old with a record of 9-0, and Miyeyusho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Tete stopped Francis Miyeyusho via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Zolani Tete KOs José Santos González
On March 12, 2016 Zolani Tete faced José Santos González in a super flyweight bout. Tete was 28 years old with a record of 22-3, and González was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tete stopped José Santos González via TKO in the 7th round.