Theo Lopez Crowned WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion as Ghana’s Rising Star Climbs Global Rankings

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 16, 2025

Rising Ghanaian boxing star Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey, popularly known in the ring as Theo Lopez, has officially received his WBO Africa Bantamweight Title Belt. The prestigious honour was presented to him by Mr Samir Captan, the World Boxing Organisation’s (WBO) representative in Africa, during a brief but significant ceremony.

Allotey, who trains under the tutelage of renowned national coach Dr Ofori Asare, has quickly established himself as one of the country’s most promising fighters. He already holds the titles of Ghana National Champion and UBO Africa Super Flyweight Champion, cementing his reputation as a multi-division contender.

Currently ranked 15th in the WBO world standings and 5th by the African Boxing Union (ABU), the young pugilist continues to climb the international ladder. His dominance has not gone unnoticed locally either, as he now sits at the top of BoxingGhana’s Pound-for-Pound rankings for September 2025, a testament to his consistency, discipline, and flair inside the squared circle.

Speaking after the presentation, insiders noted that Allotey’s latest milestone reflects Ghana’s rich boxing heritage and the country’s continued production of elite talent. With his growing profile, there is anticipation that Theo Lopez could soon challenge for higher honours on the global stage.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

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