Slayers_Boxer, you were the first player I watched through a new feature called replay. Back in the days, I didn't even think you could put more than 1 drone by mineral patches. I used to think Terran was a weak piece of meat lings and zealots on Bnet would rip with the greatest ease. I used to think that Mass Carrier of one base was a nice strategy.

One day though, I dowloaded this patch. I did some search on the web. "This guy is incredible ! Watch this rep" said the post. I launched your replay. I was amazed. This was simply beautiful. Your units felt like they have their own life. Your usage of tanks, drops, and your general creativity was astonishing. I think I watched hundreds of your replay. I would often watch some again just because it was marvelous. Especially those of the WCG which you won, convincingly. I even started to try Terran, because suddenly, they looked like unbounded, powerful, fun.

It started a passion for esports. I remember taking a whole afternoon to make this fucking player have the korean tv so I could watch direct games of "the pros" ! I don't remember if it was in 2002 or 2003, but I watched live a final Bo5 of you against Yellow. You won 3-2. I was sad (because I finally chose Zerg

) but at the same time, again I felt the same way than when I watched your first replay, and it was great.

You are our Emperor. You defined progaming, and you created a passion in our hearts. I will never ever forget that you are the first idol I had in my entire life. Even if I couldn't make myself embrace the esport career, if I still follow religiously esports, it's because of you, and I'm more than thankful for that. The scene is so huge now, some doesn't who you are, what you represent. But don't forget that we love you.

I don't know if the message TL is preparing will be sent to you. I hope so. I also hop you aren't thinking about stopping now, or if you can't continue gaming, I hope you will stay as a coach for Slayers. You can't leave us now, I'm sure there is still marvelous things for you to do.

You are our Emperor.

MERLIN.

Canada546 Posts

June 30 2011 21:12 GMT

#364

BOXER HWAAAAITING!

Honestly though, boxer : P my 1 true idol, not only did he train iloveoov -.- <--- omfg he ended up being the EMPEROR of an ENTIRE race and leading SKT into a charge of dominance in the terran sector (untill that bastard flash broke tradition) <-- jk love flash

point is, she wants ppl to read what she says, because then she gets payed more. Bad mouthing boxer got her great views, bad reviews.

Basically boxer is doing amazing in NASL and many other players "mma" are in code b that were 2nd place GSL and MLG winners.

Shit is fucked, BOXER IS THE EMPEROR OF TERRAN. He earned his spot to play out his career and not give a fuck, but he is STILL fighting with people vastly younger and faster, yet he still stands in and holds the barrage off. Great idol, great role model, great man.

Boxer fighting!

Khaymus

United States750 Posts

June 30 2011 21:13 GMT

#365

BoxeR fighting!

While you may not be at the top of the game now, just remember that you were there far before many. You traveled a path that very few knew. You fought the good fight and continue to push today. Don't let some grumpy reporters get you down! Even without results, you will always have a fan in me!

Thanks for all you have done for Esports! <3

schimmetje

Netherlands1104 Posts

June 30 2011 21:13 GMT

#366

Pff he's the Emperor and he will stay the Emperor no matter what people write. It's not purely about results, it's about the heart and soul of the game. If anyone embodies those it's Lim Yo-Hwan and if the haters don't get that that's their loss. I for one am looking forward to seeing him play again soon, fighting!

Crisco

1170 Posts

June 30 2011 21:13 GMT

#367

we love you boxer, no one cares about a stupid second rate reporter

acrimoneyius

United States983 Posts

June 30 2011 21:14 GMT

#368

boxer is such a hard worker and it really shows in the little details in his play. He may not be as fast as some of the other younger players, but his intelligence shines through in his play quite often.

RodYan

United States126 Posts

June 30 2011 21:15 GMT

#369

I always cheer for Boxer no matter what game he is playing in. Always will.

Make it back into Code A Boxer! Keep fighting!

masterbreti

Korea (South)2711 Posts

June 30 2011 21:15 GMT

#370

Boxer is awesome. I don't know how anyone could even say he isn't.

REDBLUEGREEN

Germany1903 Posts

June 30 2011 21:16 GMT

#371

I could say life is a constant up and down but this isn't even a down. He did good in TSL3 and now does good in NASL. He is the only bonjwa who was able to spawn a little bonjwa + Show Spoiler +

iloveoov+ Show Spoiler +

ok not so small he is a gorilla after all

and now potentially a sibling in MMA?

MustSeeSC

United States83 Posts

June 30 2011 21:17 GMT

#372

SLAYERS BOXER FOREvER HWAIITTING!

MonkSEA

Australia1227 Posts

June 30 2011 21:20 GMT

#373

I think you guys are really over exaggerating things. BoxeR will be back in code a, he'll get there because of one thing:

Determination.

Also I'm pretty sure BoxeR would of been facing a similar "his on the slumps" article before in Broodwar, it obviously didn't affect him so why should it now?

Ravencruiser

Canada519 Posts

June 30 2011 21:20 GMT

#374

Let's be realistic here:

Boxer is never going to dominate the SC2 scene or even come close to being one of the top players.

With that said, why doesn't he just stop practicing altogether and become a full-time team manager / coach? I'm sure he fills these roles to a great extent already, so why not give up what is failing him and instead focus on what he's good at? He'll still be the starcraft icon and whatnot without the constant disappoints to the fans.

Can someone shed some light? Why is he still a player?

setekh

15 Posts

June 30 2011 21:21 GMT

#375

Sorry guys, i was so mad at that pseudo-journalist that my first thought was to punish him somehow for his BS, but after some time i understand that the article writer is just a sad hater that does not have any appreciation for what BoxeR has done and is doing for e-sports in general. He is either too stupid or has no idea of e-sports to grasp how important BoxeR was and is for the SC community and not only. It hurts because BoxeR takes such BS seriously and it's makes him feel bad. I myself will make a BoxeR fansite and leave the pseudo-journalist to drown in his hate and stupidity ... Many Korean pro-gamers don't really understand what enormous fan base they have internationally... Let's show BoxeR that we do care for him and SlayerS and that he has our support, after all he cares so much what his fans think and want.
We want BoxeR to continue on his path, he has a lot more to show us as a player and as a coach, but please Jessica keep him healthy .. We love you !!!
BoxeR forever FIGHTING !!

TheRabidDeer

United States3806 Posts

June 30 2011 21:21 GMT

#376

Your team and your fans feel this way after every game you play.

Captain Peabody

United States3110 Posts

June 30 2011 21:21 GMT

#377

Boxer is, and always will be, the Emperor not just of Starcraft but of ESPORTS itself. Whatever ESPORTS becomes, however big it gets, or however long it lasts, there is one man who will always be remembered as the man who started it all. The man who made it what it was. The legend. The Bonjwa. The Emperor.

It brings me a great deal of joy to see Boxer still working and playing at such a high level; I have enjoyed his TSL and NASL games immensely, and hope that, even if he fails to get back into the GSL, that he will continue to attend and dominate foreigner tournaments in due course.

But so long as Boxer is still loving and enjoying the game, loving and enjoying what he does, then I don't think he needs to worry. In the end, that's what really matters, not trophies.

God bless both the Emperor and the Empress.

ystao

United States15 Posts

June 30 2011 21:23 GMT

#378

The Emperor will be back! Boxer FTW!

Ighox

Norway580 Posts

June 30 2011 21:25 GMT

#379

BoxeR could drop down to Bronze and I'd still cheer for him just because he's BoxeR. :p

On July 01 2011 06:20 Ravencruiser wrote:
Let's be realistic here:

Boxer is never going to dominate the SC2 scene or even come close to being one of the top players.

With that said, why doesn't he just stop practicing altogether and become a full-time team manager / coach? I'm sure he fills these roles to a great extent already, so why not give up what is failing him and instead focus on what he's good at? He'll still be the starcraft icon and whatnot without the constant disappoints to the fans.

Can someone shed some light? Why is he still a player?

Because he wants to be a player and it's not like he has zero chance at becoming one of the very top players like you think, no idea why you even think that?

jambOng

United States86 Posts

June 30 2011 21:26 GMT

#380

SLAYERS BOXER HWAITING!