Sharchev sends a harsh message to Kriz: "You have what it takes to win the New York Pro, but stop choking on stage!"

Slovakian giant Michal Križo is about to take the stage and according to legendary Milos Sarchev he has a great chance to dominate the prestigious New York Pro 2026. What exactly did Sarchev highlight about his physique and what crucial advice did he give him about his presentation on stage?

In 2025, Michal Krizho was coming back from a shoulder injury, taking fifth place at the Pittsburgh Pro and finishing third at the New York Pro (behind William Bonac and Nick Walker). He is now in full control of his preparation, his form on social media is a source of great respect and according to the experts he is on a great path.

Best arms in bodybuilding and improved legs

In a recent video, Milos Sarcev confidently stated that Michal is currently in the form of his life ahead of the New York competition. Šarčev noted that Križo has worked significantly on his lower body and his legs now complement his massive top in a great way.

"He should go into this show as the favorite," said Sharchev. "He has a very good chance to win if he shows his abs. His legs are bigger now." Šarčev went even further and gave the Slovakian fighter a huge compliment, " Križo is super dangerous with his crazy shoulders and arms. I think he has the best arms in bodybuilding right now."

Where is the weakness? Presentation and breath control

Despite the breathtaking volumes, Šarčev warns about one thing that can unnecessarily deduct points from Michal's score on stage - the overall presentation and abdominal control while posing. According to Sharchev, Michal often loses his breath after a few rounds of posing.

"What does he always miss? Presentation," Sharchevexplains . "He comes on stage and it looks like he has to look at himself while posing, right? He forgets his stomach and doesn't last two or three rounds. So, if Michal listens to me, you just have to control your breathing and your stomach."

Tough competition in New Jersey

Although Križo has all the ingredients to win, according to Sharchev, the road to the top will certainly not be easy. He will face some very tough competition in the Men's Open:

• Rafael Brandao: The Brazilian star who finished 6th at the Arnold Classic 2026 and is hungry for a big success.
• Brandon Curry: The former Mr. Olympia from 2019. His perfect symmetry, complexity and chiseled midsection are always a big draw for the judges.
• Tonio Burton: A bodybuilder who has been showing top notch conditioning lately. His coach, Chris Aceto, even named him the "best overall bodybuilder" in the starting field.

The New York Pro 2026 competition takes place May 8-9 in Teaneck, New Jersey. It will be interesting to see if the Slovakian representative can handle the intense competition and if he will use the advice of the experienced Sarchev to gain another valuable triumph.