Zolani Tete losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Zolani Tete has compiled a 29-4 (22) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. He has four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Zolani Tete loses to John Riel Casimero via KO
On November 30, 2019 Zolani Tete defended his WBO bantamweight title against John Riel Casimero. Tete was 31 years old with a record of 28-3, and Casimero was 30 with a record of 28-4. Tete was on a 12-fight winning streak and Casimero was on a 4-fight winning streak. Casimero stopped Tete via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
3. Zolani Tete loses to Roberto Sosa via split decision
On September 1, 2012 Zolani Tete faced Roberto Sosa in a flyweight bout. Tete was 24 years old with a record of 16-2, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was coming off a win. Tete lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sosa.
2. Zolani Tete loses to Juan Alberto Rosas via majority decision
On November 26, 2011 Zolani Tete faced Juan Alberto Rosas in a flyweight bout. Tete was 23 years old with a record of 15-1, and Rosas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tete was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tete lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Rosas.
1. Zolani Tete loses to Moruti Mthalane via KO
On September 1, 2010 Zolani Tete fought Moruti Mthalane for the IBF flyweight title. Tete was 22 years old with a record of 13-0, and Mthalane was 27 with a record of 25-2. Tete was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Mthalane was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mthalane stopped Tete via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.