What’s the best way to rebuild your confidence and strength after losing a fight?

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Got into a fight recently with a guy who hangs with one of those aggressive group-type circles — the kind that always walks around trying to start something. I didn’t throw the first punch, but I did say something to him, and it escalated. I got hit a few times and didn’t fight back well.

Now I’m stuck in a situation where I’m still in the same environment — I’ll keep seeing this guy and his group around. I’m not badly injured, but I took a hit to my pride and confidence. I’m trying to process everything and figure out how to handle this like a man.

I’m already planning to start training — boxing or something similar — to get physically stronger. But right now, I’m still stiff, weak, and have terrible posture. I feel like I need to build up from scratch.

What would you do if you were in my position? How would you rebuild physically and mentally after a loss like this?

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    Got into a fight recently with a guy who hangs with one of those aggressive group-type circles — the kind that always walks around trying to start something. I didn’t throw the first punch, but I did say something to him, and it escalated. I got hit a few times and didn’t fight back well.

    Now I’m stuck in a situation where I’m still in the same environment — I’ll keep seeing this guy and his group around. I’m not badly injured, but I took a hit to my pride and confidence. I’m trying to process everything and figure out how to handle this like a man.

    I’m already planning to start training — boxing or something similar — to get physically stronger. But right now, I’m still stiff, weak, and have terrible posture. I feel like I need to build up from scratch.

    What would you do if you were in my position? How would you rebuild physically and mentally after a loss like this?

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  2. meowsaysdexter Avatar

    Beat up a much smaller guy. J/k

    It really sounds like you’re on the right track. Follow through. There’s no real shortcut.

  3. bag_of_hats Avatar

    Take the loss and move on. Training to fight him again gets your ass beaten by him and ‘his group’. There is no way this will end in your favour.