However, the outcome will likely be changed to a no-contest with all the titles he won already being contested by other boxers.
Tete, 35, has pled innocent of the findings and even requested for B sample test which also came back positive.
He launched a series of scientific research studies including enlisting the services of a French laboratory in a bid to clear his name.
However, after his hearing conducted virtually with UKAD a fortnight ago, Tete was slapped with a ban which is a maximum for such an offence.
His English promoter Frank Warren, who organised the fight informed the SA team of the adverse findings on Saturday.
Zolani Tete slapped with four-year ban for doping
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The boxing career of two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete hangs by the thread after he was slapped with a four-year ban for doping by United Kingdom Anti-doping (AKAD) on Saturday.
The ban stems from the prohibited substance stanozolol, a muscle-cutting agent often used by bodybuilders, found in his urine sample after his fourth-round knockout win over Jason Cunningham at Wembley Arena in England on July 2, 2022.
The Mdantsane southpaw won a slew of world body junior featherweight regional titles that boosted his quest for a third world tie challenge in the new division.
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However, the outcome will likely be changed to a no-contest with all the titles he won already being contested by other boxers.
Tete, 35, has pled innocent of the findings and even requested for B sample test which also came back positive.
He launched a series of scientific research studies including enlisting the services of a French laboratory in a bid to clear his name.
However, after his hearing conducted virtually with UKAD a fortnight ago, Tete was slapped with a ban which is a maximum for such an offence.
His English promoter Frank Warren, who organised the fight informed the SA team of the adverse findings on Saturday.
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“I think Frank will make it public now but yeah, it's a big blow for us,” said his manager Mla Tengimfene.
The ban dates to July 2022 meaning Tete will serve a further three years.
Whether he will return to the ring after the ban at 38 years old remains to be seen.
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