Final: Defeated by Michael Conlan (Northern Ireland) 3–0
Professional career
He turned professional in July 2017, signing with Hayemaker Ringstar. He will be trained under Ismael Salas alongside Jorge Linares, David Haye, Joe Joyce, and Willy Hutchinson.[3] On 1 February 2018, Ashfaq signed with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.[4] Ashfaq finally made his professional debut with Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis in his corner on 25 February at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester against British boxer Brett Fidoe. Prior to the fight, Fidoe had a record of 8 wins and 44 losses, with only 1 stoppage loss against Andrew Selby in 2016. Ashfaq dominated the four round bout winning on points. Referee Mark Lyson scored the fight 40–36 for Ashfaq.[5][6] Ashfaq had his second bout on the Amir Khan vs. Phil Lo Greco card on 21 April at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. After four rounds, Ashfaq defeated Ricky Starkey via a points decision. Referee Michael Alexander scored the bout for Ashfaq.[7] Ashfaq returned on another Amir Khan undercard, this time at the Arena Birmingham on 8 September 2018. He knocked out Gary Austin in the first round.[8] Ashfaq finished the year fighting at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on 8 December against Jay Carney. Ashfaq stopped Carney in round 5, recording his second stoppage win.[9]
