Try this, IF you choose the route in fighting him. Don't back down.

You have to think of what he said and the reason for what is about to happen.

And when I say mean it. I mean, You have to literally look him dead in the eyes

No one eys around to see if they looking. Strait him strait in the eyes. And mean

Everything you say with confidence.

That's going for the knuckling up.

As for talking it out. same thing but in a bit more of confidence but settled

manner.

And if he begins to take a swing at you, That when you wait for "him" to

Swing. When he does [I dont give a ****], Tackle him to the ground and drill

on him. >.> it may be dirty but you fighting and in a fight like this its no honor.