'Too much!' - Bivol handed warning shot by rising rival

The Kyrgyzstan-born champion made his return to the ring earlier this year with a convincing victory against Michael Eifert in May.

A trilogy bout with rival Artur Beterbiev appears the likely next port of call for the fighter, or an undisputed bout with David Benavidez.

But now Dutch talent Kraus has put his name into the ring, suggesting he could not only stop Bivol but most of his divisional rivals too.

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“I want to make rounds, but you see I am too good for these guys," he told talkSPORT. "I know that I am the best in the world, I will be a future world champion. 

“I can’t wait to step up in the ring against [guys] like Bivol and then I will show the world that I also knock them out because my power is too much.”

Kraus scored a blistering one-round victory over Sean Hemphill earlier this month in Leeds to underline his growing position.

He is reportedly eyeing another bout before the end of 2026, with Boxing News suggesting Craig Richards as a possible opponent.

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