Ghana’s First Female Matchmaker, Sarah Lotus Asare, Foresees Bright Future for Theo ‘Lopez’ Allotey in Pro Boxing
Sarah Lotus Asare, Ghana’s pioneering female boxing matchmaker and an administrator at the Wisdom Boxing Club, has expressed confidence in the potential of Theophilus “Theo Lopez” Allotey to become a global boxing star. As his manager, Sarah believes Allotey has the talent and discipline to achieve world champion status, provided his training and career plans unfold successfully.
Allotey, also known as Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, was once a part of Ghana’s national boxing team, the Black Bombers. Although he faced a tough qualification journey that kept him from competing in the 2024 Olympics, his determination remained strong. Despite an untimely drop from Ghana’s Commonwealth Games team in 2022, he persevered, later winning bronze at the African Qualifiers. Under the guidance of Coach Dr. Ofori Asare, Allotey completed a one-month training stint abroad, further refining his skills.
Following his training tour and a victorious match against Razak Nettey in Accra, Allotey has shown significant improvement, drawing praise from fans and coaches alike. At 22, Allotey represented Ghana in the 2023 Africa Games in Accra and took part in the IBA Special Event in Addis Ababa, where he faced Zambian boxer Patrick Chinyemba. Though he didn’t win, Allotey embraced the experience as part of his growth in the sport.
Since turning professional in July, Allotey has maintained an impressive record, winning all five of his bouts in the bantamweight division. He remains humble yet confident, stating he’s ready to face top contenders in Ghana and beyond.
Coach Ofori Asare, an experienced trainer, believes Allotey has the potential to reach the world championship level. “He’s a strong prospect, and his performance speaks for itself. This phase is about testing his limits so he can one day bring home a world title,” Coach Asare said.