Why not give Soldier Boy a chance to redeem himself,Let him and Wolverine have a Father-Son moment and show him what it's like to be a MAN?!?!?
Like taunting Soldier Boy that he is a Coward and his Ego being not worthy of his powers or Something?!?!
The second clash between superpowered beings and the first proper duel. James' win over Soldier Boy was an easy one due to the latter still being a novice in battle