Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson

Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson

After a highly successful amateur career, Hannah Robinson made the move into the world of professional boxing in 2024. It was a year that brought two fights and plenty of frustration. But on April 19th, after an extended absence, Robinson will finally return to the ring, with a new team around her. In many ways, a new beginning.

“I can’t wait to be back in the ring it will have been over seven months since my second fight in London and this time it’s back in the North East so I should have great home support,” Robinson told FightPost. “I’ve been working on lots of things in the gym, I know what to expect now, and I can’t wait to have fun, relax more, and put on a good performance.

“I haven’t been as active as I’d like to have been since turning pro but I’m hoping by fighting regularly on smaller shows in the North East, I’ll get some momentum behind me and some much-needed ring experience ready to chase titles in 2026.”

It’s been a difficult period of late for the former two-time National Champion. The required fights haven’t come her way. Certain promises that haven’t been kept. In many respects, a learning period.

“The biggest thing I’ve learned about turning professional in boxing is that you need to have a strong team around you,” Robinson says. “But ultimately, it’s your responsibility to get yourself where you want to be. Unlike the amateur system, the pro game is a business. Activity is key, and staying busy means selling tickets and finding sponsors, which can be challenging. It’s not just about talent. It’s about making smart moves inside and outside the ring and looking after number one. If something isn’t working, then fix it straight away because it’s a short career.”

“I made changes to both my coaching and management team at the start of the year,” Robinson relayed to FightPost about the changes within her inner circle. “It was a hard decision, but I wasn’t fighting regularly, so I was hardly spending any time in camp in Manchester. Constantly travelling back and forth and covering rent in Manchester when I wasn’t fighting wasn’t the most practical option. I was mostly training in Darlington with my former amateur coach, Peter Shepperson, or heading out to Spain to visit my family and train over there. Peter is a good coach, I’ve worked with him for a long time, so it feels like home. He knows what I’m good at and has the time to spend on improving my game. Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis did everything they could for me, and I have so much love and respect for them. Training in a gym full of talented fighters and experiencing that environment was an incredible opportunity, and I’ll always be grateful for that. But at this stage in my career, I need to be in a setup that allows me to stay active, find a comfortable routine, and improve as a fighter. My new management team is One Empire Management, led by Jamie Sheldon. He already has a few fighters in the North East and is committed to keeping me active and building momentum. The focus is on developing my confidence, keeping me in the ring regularly, and really building me as a fighter ready to challenge for titles as soon as the opportunity comes.”

Like many, Robinson is probably a victim of the stagnation of her side of the sport in 2024. It was a year when many fighters had similar stories. Fights were hard to come by, even for world champions.

“Women’s boxing has been booming, and I think it’s still on an upward trend, but it’s definitely slowed down a bit in the last year,” Robinson says of the struggles in 2024. “The big Saudi events seem reluctant to include female fights despite some great matchups that could be made. We need the big events like these to shine the spotlight back on women’s boxing.”

But Robinson is hopeful of a rewarding 2025. “I’m looking to get at least three more fights in by the end of the year, which would take me to 5-0 and ready to push on for British, Commonwealth, and European titles in 2026.”

Hannah Robinson is one of those fighters who could very easily reach the pinnacle of her sport. All she needs is regular ring activity to reach her potential. Ambitions of winning world titles are still there. If that activity does come, there is every chance that she will get there.