In Moore's defense, his first choice wasn't a fistfight.
Anger provides the difference between a fistfight and a boxing match.
In the film's climax, McBride has a rousing fistfight with the village bully.
We hung out on the boardwalk in front of the hotel like we were bad-asses looking for a fistfight.
Never admit fear. Ride the roller coaster, and join the fistfight, do what you have to do. Asking for help is for sissies.