SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2008 - EMERALD QUEEN CASINO

FIRST TV FIGHT STARTS AT 6:00PM

TACOMA, WA (July 24, 2008) - Kenny "The Emerald City Assassin" Ellis (35-5-3, 24KOs) will face The Contender star David Banks (15-4-1, 2KOs) on the Showtime Championship Boxing card, Saturday, August 2, 2008.

Ellis, who made a comeback at the Emerald Queen Casino "Battle at the Boat" Boxing series on June 28, 2008 with a knock out over Jonathan Corn (47-19-2, 26KOs), had a 3 year layoff before his return in June. 

"This is another great opportunity for Kenny," said Ellis's promoter Brian Halquist "Kenny is progressing very well. We are excited to see how far Kenny can go." 
The Ellis-Banks fight is part of the Showtime Championship Boxing card where Dimitri Kirilov (29-3-1, 9KOs) will defend his IBF World Title against once beaten and former IBF Flyweight Champion Vic Darchinyan (29-1-1, 23KOs)

The World Championship Boxing card is promoted by Brian Halquist Productions, Inc., Gary Shaw Productions and Gotham Boxing Inc. Tickets are $75, $50 and $35. Available at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone (253) 627-8497 (Tacoma) (206) 628-0888 (Seattle) and at the Emerald Queen Casino Box Office.

Kenny "The Emerald City Assassin" Ellis