He tries to hide who he really is by not using his trademark stance in the ring, but not being a good right handed fighter, he is on the verge of losing. Because of this, Johnnie reveals who he really is, but he still is defeated in the fifth round.
He tries to disguise himself by abandoning his signature style, but his ineptitude as a right-handed fighter puts him on the verge of loss. Consequently, Johnnie decides to expose his authentic self, yet he is still defeated in the fifth round.