Joseph Benavidez can count on one hand the number of opponents he truly disliked.
Through the natural course of events in the lead up to a fight, the three-time flyweight title contender has exchanged words with other fighters and he’s gone through several rivalries over the year.
That’s still a stark contract to feelings he has towards Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of their rematch on Saturday night.
Prior to their first meeting, Benavidez was largely cordial towards the Brazilian but the aftermath of that fight has definitely made him think differently this time around.