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Tyson Fury has backed Conor McGregor to claim revenge on Dustin Poirier by beating him in their blockbuster trilogy fight this weekend at UFC 264.
McGregor is looking to get his career back on track and earn his place back in the lightweight title picture after suffering a shock defeat to Poirier in their rematch in January earlier this year.
World heavyweight boxing champion Fury admitted last month that he heard McGregor lived 'like a rock star' only weeks out from a fight, but believes he has dedicated himself to the job at hand this time and is predicting a victory for the Irishman.
Tyson Fury is backing Conor McGregor to beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 this weekend
Boxing champion Fury previously said he's heard McGregor lives like a rock star in fight camps
Asked for his prediction, Fury said: 'I think McGregor will win this time. I think he's trained hard, and he's got it all to prove. It will be a great event and one to watch. Tune in.'
Speaking to Michael Bisping for BT Sport back in June, Fury claimed McGregor's career is on the line in this fight.
He said: 'Well it's Conor McGregor's final role of the dice, if he loses this one it's curtains isn't it? I think
