Torquay Boxer Jed Baker targets national glory at Elite Championships

Torbay Amateur Boxing Club’s Jed Baker is set to compete in this year’s England Boxing National Elite Senior Championships, marking a major milestone in his amateur boxing career.

Boxing out of Torquay, Baker is already a two-time national champion and has amassed more than 60 competitive bouts since first stepping into the ring. His success at both regional and national level has seen him crowned Western Counties Champion on eight occasions, alongside securing multiple box cup titles in the UK and overseas.

The talented south west fighter arrives at the championships in outstanding form. He recently claimed gold at the Global Glove Box Cup in Bolton, adding to an impressive list of tournament victories. At the end of 2025, Baker also took top honours at the Barum Box Cup in North Devon.

Earlier in his career, Baker travelled to Sweden to compete at the prestigious King of the Ring Box Cup, where he defeated an Italian European silver medallist to secure the title. His consistent excellence was further recognised when he was named Best Male Boxer at the Riviera Box Cup in 2024.

Baker’s ability has been evident from a young age. He first represented Devon at just 10 years old before progressing through the schoolboy, junior and youth ranks, achieving success at national level throughout his development.

This year marks his first appearance at the England Boxing National Elite Senior Championships — the highest level of domestic amateur boxing in the country. The competition boasts a prestigious history, with former champions including Ricky Hatton, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, all of whom went on to achieve world titles in the professional ranks.

For Baker, the opportunity represents not only a personal landmark, but another step towards fulfilling his ambitions at the very top of the sport.