Conor McGregor's training partner has claimed the Irishman will fight Charles Oliveira on his return from injury and will regain his lightweight title. Conor McGregor (left) has been tipped to beat Charles Oliveira (right) for the lightweight titleHowever, McGregor called out lightweight champion Oliveira following the Brazilian's win over Poirier at UFC 269, and 'Do Bronx' has accepted the former two-weight world champion's challenge. McGregor is currently out of action after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier last JulyHe wants to fight Oliveira and Peter Queally has backed his team-mate to win his title back'So Charles wants this fight with Conor, Conor wants this fight with Charles and normally that's what happens especially if there's money to be made, which there is.' Should McGregor face Oliveira next, the Brazilian would enter as the overwhelming favourite to defend his crown. 'For sure he can beat Charles,' Queally added.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2021 15:23 UTC