02.06 - Kenny Ellis stopped Antoine Robinson (26-7-1) with a fourth-round knockout Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino showing why he is called the "Emerald City Assassin". Ellis was in control from the beginning using his trademark jab on Robinson from Louisville, Kentucky. Ellis landed a hard right hand in the opening round and continued to power punch Robinson in the second landing a thunderous right hand mid way through the round. Robinson got off balance and his glove touched the mat, though referee Paul Field did not credit Ellis with a knockdown. By the third Robinson's right eye was swollen and was doing his best to convince the sellout crowd he wasn't intimidated. Ellis completely dominated Robinson in the third hurting Robinson with power combinations. Robinson response was holding and rough housing which only brought out the assassin in Ellis.

At 2:33 of the fourth round, the fight was stopped when Robinson failed to regain his feet after Ellis nailed Robinson with a straight right hand lead which put Robinson down. The NABO Middleweight champion, Kenny Ellis raises his record now to 30-4-2, with 19 knockouts and proves why his is ranked 5th in the world with the WBO.

"Kenny's fought five times this year and has earned a rest," said an elated Halquist. "We have him ranked number 5 in the world with the WBO and I think we're sitting in a great position," said the Tacoma based Halquist. "There's no shame in needing to take a break," said Ellis. I'm gonna take a few weeks and get away from the gym completely. Boxing can take a lot out of you, not only physically but mentally. It's time for a rest." Ellis then again thanked the fans of the Tacoma/Seattle for their support. There is beginning to be a buzz about the boxing community that Ellis may indeed be a legitimate contender to the Middleweight throne.

Brian Halquist, promoter of the "Battle at the Boat" boxing series is pursuing discussions about the "Emerald City Assassin" headlining a late-summer card at the Emerald Queen - on August 29th, which would be televised on ESPN. Such an event could propel Ellis into a world title fight Halquist believes could be in his future within the next 6 months to a year.

The semi main event saw the return of former IBA Welterweight Champion Horacio Garcia to the ring. Returning home to Seattle with a new management team Garcia took on former C.A.M. Junior middleweight title holder Rudy Lovato from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Garcia had been out of the ring for nearly 18 months and still took all 6 rounds to win a majority decision from Lovato battering him over the course of the fight with left jabs. Lovato stayed in the fight making fast combinations but couldn't match Garcia's power. Judges score cards read 60-54, 58-56, and 57-57 giving Garcia his 13th win.

In another 6 rounder, Tacoma's Robert Linton (10-2) won a unanimous decision over Ayodeji Fadeyi of Denver, Colorado. Both fighters have enormous knockout power. Linton counterpunched Fadeyi putting a knot on Ayo's head the size of a grapefruit. Fadeyi pressed the attack but couldn't catch up to the elusive Linton.

In a match of super middleweights, Seattle's Jeff Horan improved his record (8-6-2) with a win over Reggie Lowe, (3-3-1) also from Seattle. Horan won the fight strictly by landing more punches. Final scores were 56-45, 50-42, 50-43.

In one of the most exciting matches of the night, Danny Brownson of Couer d'Alene, Idaho won a four-round majority decision over John Anthony Gallegos of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gallegos making his pro-debut put up a good fight. Afterwards both fighters showed the marks of a brutal match.

The opening fight saw Walter Wright of Tacoma KO'd in round 3 by Matt O'Brien of Calgary, Canada. Wright who had a very successful amateur career was well ahead in the fight and had O'Brien down once. Careless in the third Wright dropped his hands and was knocked cold by a left hook. "We fully expect this kid to bounce back", said Brian Halquist, "he has a bright future in boxing".

All 6 bouts were full of action displaying skilled fighters mixing boxing and power. Fans were ready to come back for more. The next show is on July 19th. Seattle's Martin O'Malley will fight for the NABA title against an opponent TBA.