Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, affectionately referred to as Lopez, is now the holder of the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Bantamweight title.

He clinched the title in a thrilling bout during the Sharaf Mahama-led Battle of the Beasts tournament on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

Lopez earned the victory by flooring the previously unbeaten champion, Daniel Selasi Gorsh — popularly known as The Emperor — who had an impressive record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 11 knockouts.

By a unanimous decision by all three judges, Lopez scored 117-111, 118-110, and 118-110 in his favour.

The first round began with several punches from Lopez, but not many of them were heavy enough to seriously hurt his opponent.

In the second round, both boxers traded punches, but Allotey landed more and made Gorsh hold onto him several times to slow things down. However, Allotey's control didn’t last long.

Gorsh came back strong in the third round, with strong determination, which made him dominate. Despite throwing missed punches at Allotey, which, if he landed well, could have made some huge impact on his opponent, he still managed to secure round three as his best.

He entered round four with dominance over Allotey when he briefly trapped Allotey against the ropes and landed a few punches before the referee intervened.

He followed with several attacks, but left his chin open, which became an advantage for Allotey to hit back with counterpunches.

By the mid-rounds, it became clear that the tide had turned. Gorsh, increasingly frustrated, resorted to wild swings and even foul punches—signs of a dethroned champion unravelling under pressure.

However, Allotey Lopez fought with accuracy and composure, which surprised many fight fans, as he has far less experience and hasn’t been active for as long as his opponent, The Emperor Gorsh.

He stuck with the game plan, flooring his opponent in nearly every round.

The final scorecards read 110–108 from all three judges—a unanimous decision that confirmed Lopez’s total dominance. With the victory, Theo Lopez becomes the new WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion, marking a significant chapter in his blazing career.

This marked a twist in events, as, given Gorsh's winning record, pundits gave him a 62 percent chance of victory, while Allotey was given 38 percent.

Meanwhile, Allotey has won the hearts of many with the speed associated with his rise in just eleven months since he made his debut on July 20, 2024, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

Since his debut fight, where he won against Isaac Adu Manti convincingly, the Bukom native has never recorded any loss, compiling an undefeated record of 11 wins, capturing a national title, and securing UBO and WBO Africa titles across different weight divisions.

Boxing insiders are already touting him as one of Ghana’s brightest prospects for global stardom—perhaps a future contender for a world title belt.

Lopez’s promoter, Wisdom Boxing Promotions, expressed confidence that the young boxer’s journey has only just begun. “He is coachable, disciplined, and laser-focused. Theo Lopez is not just a local gem; he’s a continental star with world-level potential,” said Coach Ofori Asare.