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Boxbox

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Real Name

Albert Sun Zheng

Age

Birthday

June 17, 1996

Location

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Creator since

2012 (14 years ago)

Language(s)

English

Daily Rank

24H Change

↓13

Live status

Offline

Last live: 8h ago

Last streamed: Teamfight Tactics

Recent categories

Categories that Boxbox has recently streamed in. These update based on live activity.

Teamfight Tactics League of Legends Arkheron

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Bio

The Origin Story

Albert Zheng first rose to prominence in the early 2010s as one of the most mechanically gifted League of Legends players on the North American server. Operating under the handle 'flosd' before settling on 'Boxbox', he became synonymous with the champion Riven, pioneering complex animation cancels and high-risk maneuvers that defined the champion's meta for years. His early career included a brief stint in the professional scene with Velocity eSports in 2013, though he quickly realized his true calling was in high-energy, educational live streaming.

Rise to Fame

Boxbox's transition from a high-elo specialist to a top-tier entertainer was fueled by his unique brand of 'educational-yet-chaotic' gameplay and high-effort community engagement. He became famous for his Riven cosplays and gender-bent costume streams, which garnered massive attention on Reddit and social media, solidifying him as a household name in the League community. As the gaming landscape shifted, he successfully pivoted his mastery of mechanics into the tactical depth of Teamfight Tactics, proving his versatility as a high-level strategist by consistently reaching Challenger rank across multiple sets.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, Boxbox is regarded as one of the most respected veterans on Twitch, bridging the gap between hardcore competitive gaming and variety entertainment. In 2023, he joined Jeremy 'Disguised Toast' Wang’s organization, Disguised (DSG), as a professional TFT player, further cementing his status as a dual-threat creator and competitor. Known for his technical innovations—including custom-built controllers and interactive stream overlays—he continues to influence the streaming industry by pushing the boundaries of how viewers interact with live gameplay.

Career milestones

2013

Professional Debut

Joined Velocity eSports as a substitute top laner, marking his entry into the competitive League of Legends scene.
2019

TFT Mastery

Successfully pivoted to Teamfight Tactics upon its release, becoming one of the premier educational creators for the title.
2021

Pogchamps 4 Success

Reached a record peak viewership during his participation in the prestigious Chess.com Pogchamps tournament.
2023

Joined Disguised

Signed with Disguised (DSG) to compete professionally in Teamfight Tactics tournaments.