Boxi's photo at The International 2024 went viral, creating a sensation

Samuel "Boxi" Swan, support player for Team Liquid, appeared in an unusual costume during a match against BetBoom Team, and his photo went viral at The International 2024.

Fans shared vibrant shots of the esports player on Reddit.

Many fans immediately compared Boxi to the iconic Star Wars character, Emperor Palpatine. Due to his stylish hood and the position he was in, the player indeed looked remarkably like the supervillain.

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Fans couldn't contain their excitement and called Boxi's appearance the most striking at TI13, with photos of him spreading rapidly. Others joked about why the player wore the hood during his team's practice. Nevertheless, even many Dota 2 analysts noted the star player's unique style.

It’s worth mentioning that earlier, one of the Team Liquid players was seen playing Dota 2 while standing during The International 2024.