Counter-Strike: Global Offensive commentator and content creator Mohan "launders" Govindasamy announced today that he has founded a new esports team called BOXR, and has signed Super Smash Bros. Melee player Julian "Zhu" Zhu as the team's first player. Zhu will compete at the upcoming Big House 6 in Dearborn, Michigan on Oct. 7-9 under the BOXR banner. Editor's Picks Warriors co-owner Q&A: 'Esports is running in the Kentucky Derby'

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"Turning my personal brand into team BOXR has always seemed like a natural next step for our community, but it wasn't until [Evolution] 2016 where Zhu had his remarkable 9th place run that I realized we needed to do it," Launders told ESPN about his new venture. "Our goal is to become a merchandise focused organization with a minimal amount of sponsors and investors that can support players in the games we all love to watch."

Launders says that picking up Zhu was a "natural fit" due to their similar personalities and mindsets. Both Launders and Zhu create content around their respective games, with Launders making YouTube videos about Counter-Strike and Zhu running SmashPractice, which makes educational content about Super Smash Bros. Melee.

"My goal as a Melee competitor and content creator has always been to push myself, the game and inspire others to do the same," Zhu said. "Having done just that for the Counter-Strike community, I can't think of a better team to work with than BOXR. It's bittersweet, but today I part ways with Poor/CG, and welcome BOXR with open arms."

Zhu is currently ranked 29th on Melee It On Me's Super Smash Bros. Melee yearly rank. This year, he has placed ninth at the Evolution Championship Series, the largest Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament to date, as well as 17th at Super Smash Con 2016 and 25th at Pound 2016.