From the beginning of the match Ri, confidently holding the initiative, gave strong punches to the rival.

He put the Japanese rival on the defensive by displaying special techniques including strong straight blows, swift and correct punches, and thus registered high points in every round.

At the match he fully displayed his diverse techniques he acquired as a member of the boxing group while studying at Joson University.

When Ri was declared a winner with the decision of 3:0 (97:95, 97:94, 98:94), Korean supporters sent warm cheers to him, hugging with one another.