McKenzie vows to revive Eastern Cape boxing to honour Tete’s legacy
A memorial service has been held for slain former two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie pledged to revitalize boxing in the Eastern Cape and restore it to its rightful prominence. Delivering remarks at a memorial service for Zolani Tete in kuGompo City, McKenzie emphasized that Tete's passing should not overshadow his extraordinary legacy. He urged boxers not to let Tete's murder overshadow the remarkable achievements he left behind.
McKenzie noted that initiatives are already in motion to honor living boxing legends, with plans to recognize Tete at the upcoming sports awards. McKenzie highlighted Tete's record-breaking feat of knocking out an opponent in just eleven seconds during a bout in Belfast, underscoring the significance of Tete's accomplishments and urging the Boxing South Africa CEO to take action with the family.
The boxing community, friends, and family gathered at the Orient Theatre in kuGompo City for the service, where Tete was remembered as a disciplined athlete who achieved success both locally and internationally. Boxing South Africa's CEO, Mandla Ntlanganiso, expressed the hope that Tete's legacy would be upheld, particularly his community work.
Ntlanganiso emphasized that Tete's success resulted from a combination of talent and hard work, noting that even during his four-year layoff, Tete remained committed to training and mentoring young boxers.
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