Super Smash Bros. Melee Player Hungrybox Faints During Supernova Tournament

Professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma experienced a dramatic moment during the Supernova tournament in Baltimore over the weekend, fainting while celebrating a victory against Hugh ‘SluG’ Hegarty.

Victory Leads to Fainting

Hungrybox, known as one of the ‘Five Gods’ of the competitive Melee scene, secured a spot in the Top 16 bracket after a grueling 3-2 set against SluG, going down to his last stock in game five. The intense celebration resulted in him collapsing to the floor.

Health Check and Explanation

Fortunately, Hungrybox confirmed he was unharmed and had enjoyed a lobster roll before the incident. He attributed the fainting to prolonged, loud screaming after suddenly standing up, an occurrence he’d experienced previously in 2021. He’s also been focused on weight loss, having lost 12 pounds since June and aiming to drop another 30 by January through a strict diet and exercise routine.

Medical History

Hungrybox explained that previous medical examinations revealed a slightly elevated red blood cell count, but his blood pressure remained normal. He plans to undergo another checkup to ensure everything is in order.

Tournament Result

Despite the fainting incident, Hungrybox advanced to the Top 8 bracket in the Losers side, ultimately finishing 4th after losing to Zain.