Martin Lawrence's slapstick performance during the training and the fight itself is frequently cited in "Best of Martin" lists.
The climax features a boxing match where Martin is thoroughly beaten, leading to the episode's most famous visual: Martin's face hilariously swollen and distorted from the punches—a look so iconic that fans still reference it and dress up as the "swollen-faced" Martin for themed events. Original Air Date: February 27, 1994. Special Guest Star: Tommy "Hitman" Hearns as himself. Runtime: Approximately 23 minutes. [S2E21] Guard Your Grill
The makeup used to create Martin’s exaggerated, swollen face became an instant piece of TV history. Special Guest Star: Tommy "Hitman" Hearns as himself
The episode is available for viewing on platforms like Apple TV and Philo. Why It's a Fan Favorite The episode is available for viewing on platforms
In this episode, Martin Payne (Martin Lawrence) mistakenly agrees to participate in a charity boxing match, thinking his opponent will be someone easy to beat. To his horror, he discovers his opponent is none other than professional boxing legend .
" Guard Your Grill " is the 21st episode of the second season of the classic sitcom , which originally aired on February 27, 1994 . It is widely considered one of the series' most iconic and "important" episodes due to its physical comedy and memorable guest appearance. Plot Summary