2026 HAS proven to be a busy year for Kingsteignton boxer Jed Baker already.

A couple of months ago, he won the Global Glove Box Cup in Bolton, adding to a growing list of major tournament victories.

The Western Counties Championship has proven fruitful for him- his latest success there making it nine titles and this is his first one as a senior.

Jed went toe-to-toe with Tommy Teers, who has recently been called up to represent Guernsey at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and came out with a win.

With fast hands and fast footwork in the opening round, Jed took control while also remaining patient. When the openings came, he landed clean, significant and damaging punches.

The second round followed a similar pattern, Teers looking for the big shot but Jed outsmarting and outmanoeuvring him.

Into round three and Jed continued his comfortable display, eventually earning him the unanimous decision having won every round convincingly.

This triumph earned him a top eight finish and moved him onto the quarter finals at the National Amateur Championships (NACs), taking place in Rotherham. Jed was in the under 52.5kg Open Elite Senior Division and had a third national title in his sights.

On Saturday, April 11, he faced Zain Khan from Guildford City Boxing City and made a strong start.

His opponent was given a standing-eight count in the third round and once again, Jed’s arm was raised via a unanimous decision from the officials.

Awaiting him in the semi-finals was England number one Reece Readshaw, a former competitor at both European and World Championships.

After a tight first round, Jed’s corner felt as if he’d done enough to win rounds two and three so when the fight went the way of Readshaw, it was hugely controversial.

Jed may not have been the last man standing in this tournament but a top-three finish in the country at the age of just 18 is still a remarkable achievement and one to be proud of.