The Australian heavyweight division is set for a violent shake-up on August 26, with champion Stevan Ivic putting his national title on the line against heavy-handed challenger Brandon Grach. Set as an undercard attraction for the massive Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney card, the bout marks a clash of contrasting styles. Ivic enters the ring as the measured, durable champion looking to extend his domestic dominance, while the explosive Grach brings the raw, fight-ending power that has made him a viral fan favourite on recent No Limit broadcasts.
The stakes for this championship collision are doubled by the looming shadow of the division’s top dog. The ANBF has confirmed that the winner will be locked into a mandatory title defence against the undefeated number one contender, Teremoana. With the country’s most dangerous heavyweight prospect waiting in the wings for the victor, neither Ivic nor Grach can afford a single mistake on August 26.
