Mark Gastineau Gets Whooped in a boxing match by Alonzo Highsmith

[@paulsiegel2915]

can you imagine if that Foreman - Gastineau bout ever happened? would have been a death in the ring

[@VILJL]

Alonzo Highsmith attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, FL and graduated from the University of Miami. He was the 3rd pick in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He finished his boxing career with a record of 27-1-2 (23 via knockout).

[@patrickney6584]

"Gastineau does, uh, not look at all improved from the last time we, uh, saw him."

[@KareemPilot]

HIghsmith made an effort to learn the game... He took it seriously... He wasn't very good, but he respected the game and polished his skills as much as possible... Gastineau was a sideshow who had to have his "fights" fixed for him

[@sheldonstacey8355]

Highsmith had a career record of 27-1-2. No he's not a boxing legend by any means but at least give him what he worked hard for. The credit if being a good heavyweight boxer. Not elite but absolutely well above average.

[@SuperPeterok]

With a record of 27-1-2 that doesn't scream "not very good"

[@jakeyb25]

@@SuperPeterok Depends who those opponents were...

[@JCX4801]

@@SuperPeterok For goodness sake, you've made that comment while watching a video of Mark Gastineau - who had a record of 15-0-1 going into this! How have you not learned that records can be massively deceiving?

[@thomasp3865]

Well said and quite accurate. I totally agree

[@Bloxdio_God]

Gastinau was going to fight George Foreman. He might have been killed.

[@TempusFugit1159]

And that would be a tragedy because...?

[@pumazpawz]

“Might”?

[@BrooklynAvenue]

4:28 Gastineau asking someone in the crowd to take his place.

[@IceveinsProductions]

Lmaooo

[@andyraphael]

You ain't lying

[@nsr60ster85]

4:30 "He hit me!"

[@bennyadler5882]

I called one of Alonzo's fights a few years after this one. Though his opponent was way overmatched, Mr Bolden trained him to use a very stiff power jab knocking his opponent out with that punch. He was a very good showman, charismatic and athletic, sadly he never made it past 10 round mid cards. When I asked commentary partner Billy Moore his opinion, his response was, "he's what, 35 and 0? He'll need another 35 fights before he learns what he's doing"!

[@jeremiahjohnson1513]

Gastineau looked like what Jake Paul would look like if he took on a young, ranked fighter in his own weight class.

[@chriswelcome8102]

I guess I'm the only one here because I wanted to see him get his ass kicked for Tim "Doc" Anderson

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

Not alone. True Crime Loser is responsible for my presence.

[@randyenfinger4441]

I wasn't a fan of Gastineau Ever, since I was a Miami Dolphins fan!! However, I now despise him, knowing what he was involved in, against "Doc" Anderson!!! 😠 I was in the same dorm with "Doc", for quite a few months, and got to know him well. He told me all about the incident with Gastineau and the agent/promoter! The agent had his water spiked, between rounds, and about killed "Doc"!! Unfortunately, that was the cause of him being in the Dept of Corrections, and he was only at the same camp with me for a short time, for whatever reason, then was transferred back down south, closer to his family. He was appealing his case, but unfortunately, the last time I looked him up, he was still there!! 😢😓😡 Totally wrong!!! He is a really good humble person!! 👍💪🙂✌️

[@randyenfinger4441]

I also had the privilege of watching Alonzo Highsmith, play in the State Championship game, in High School, against one of the local teams, near me. He was a All-American Defensive End, and was in on ever other tackle, it seemed like. 😅 Don Shula's son, Mike, was the quarterback, and Nick Buonaconti's son, Marc was a linebacker playing alongside Highsmith!! 😳 They ended up losing to the local team, that I went in support of, though. 😊 It was a great game, all the way to the end, and I am so glad that my Dad talked me into going!! 🙂 Rest in Peace, Dad! 😢

[@gizzys-bigwizzy7629]

Gastineau needed better trainers and more training🙂 It's pathetic that you idiots look very hard to find something about Gastineau to pick on and then make the biggest out of it as possible and you don't do the same to Highsmith...you idiots are a disgrace and you have no critical thinking skills

[@texasstadium]

As an ex-fighter the question is 'who in the hell let's a guy into the ring with skills like that'?

[@ccali327]

I don't know if you're familiar with the Gastineau story. He was a pro football player and a lot of his earlier opponents took dives, hence his 15-2 record when retiring.

[@yourkiwimate]

it was all a scam

[@surfghost9121]

His "manager" was a crooked wanna be who fixed all his fights. Podcast called "The Dark Side Of Boxing" has an episode on the guy.

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

"A coked out boxing manager in a green suit with his mullet flying in the wind." TCL

[@fxontv]

You can’t call time out in a boxing match.

[@Redeemed_30]

Man. Gastineau was a disaster. Hang up the gloves dude. Not for you.

[@robertmitchell5863]

I've never seen a professional boxer throw so many lead right hands at a right-handed fighter either somebody didn't train Gastineau or he doesn't listen very well

[@matthewstorer6923]

My thoughts exactly. Should have been jabbing with the left and save the right for finishing a combo. He obviously was clueless. No defense. Slow clumsy punches. Smh

[@curbchurch1714]

Not only that but every one was slow and telegraphed. Gastineau was a horrible boxer. Horrible

[@SPACEHONKYDONKEY]

How is Gastineau supposed to fight without his moustache?

[@randyenfinger4441]

😂😂😂

[@jamesstewart924]

Looks like Mark was off the roids.

[@jackprecip5389]

How Rick Parker, even with the mounds of cocaine he regularly shoveled up his nose, even with paid dupes who would take dives for him, thought he could pass off Gastineau as credible enough to fight Foreman or another belt holder for a big payday is rather mind boggling.

[@homerj2757]

Loved watching Alonzo Highsmith play for the Houston Oilers!!

[@johannbachmann4532]

Now, they should call Mark Gastineau Mark Gastinap 😂😂😂

[@jean-claudefonderflick3958]

The day you have to fight a real boxer after 15 taxi drivers.

[@kaysguy]

I remember Highsmith being on USA's Tuesday Night Fights. He was actually a decent boxer. Gastineau, on the other hand, needed a lot more training before he faced anyone with any ability.

[@frenlyfire]

gastineau was fighting fixed fights inder rick parker!

[@patrickney6584]

Why in the world would you turn your back on your opponent? To hope that they have mercy on you? I wonder what was going on in Mark's mind there? He had a habit of doing that against his opponents the moment they landed a punch or two. I can see backing away and defending yourself, but to take your eye off your opponent! That's kinda like hiding under the covers when the boogeyman is approaching your bed.

[@doublem1975x]

It's an instinctive flight/fight response. Most people who don't train in combat sports will do this.

[@KnightBoat]

In fairness to Gastineau, he had no idea his opponents were being paid to take dives. Hence 15 wins and coming out looking like this. He was being exploited by his agent who was looking to build him up to look like a credible threat, then cash in when he finally fought a big name opponent. He could have gotten seriously hurt if that happened. If you've ever seen the Simpsons episode where Homer becomes a boxer, you pretty much know the gist of what was happening.

[@robertgrissom5760]

He had every EVERY idea what was going on! All of his fights were vs alleged boxers but were nothing more than regular guys off the street. Tim Anderson was the first real boxer he ever fought, and he got embarrassed against him on national TV.

[@jonathanturbide2232]

LMAOOOOOO wait, you seriously believe the guy had no idea his own fights were fixed?? No offense, but if you're being serious then you're one gullible human being. Gastineau was a fraud and a liar, of course he was aware of the dives. Good gosh.....😶

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

I remember Highsmith as a football player. I'm impressed with his movement for a late bloomer.

[@Head318Hunter]

Gastineau you are not allowed back in the state of Oklahoma after that cowardly behavior.

[@Tacomadome24]

I used to play ball with Alonzo when we were kids in Montreal; 11-13 he had moves. and his dad was our P.E. teacher...at like 6 6 270 and we used to play soccer baseball, and lord forgive you if he as a pitcher ever got to throw the ball at you!

[@BrooklynAvenue]

why would you send Gastineau out for a second round? What on earth could he do?

[@GARTH257]

I havnt seen a fighter turn his back like that since I was fighting in junior and schoolboy boxing.i respect all men that get in the ring but theres no respect for gastin who...

[@danski6694]

Gastineau certainly fights better than Canseco did. They are basically the same person.

[@perpetualmotion357]

Oh geez. I just saw that confrontation with Farve and was curious how he used to be before the mental problems. Now I see that he tried Boxing on top of the NFL. Hes in CTE Heaven😂

[@CameronMcCaffrey-e7p]

Highsmith wasn't the best, but he respected the sport and trained well for his fights. He is everything Mark should have been.

[@Clay-z4h]

Last time I seen a fight like that, Brigitte Neilson slapped mark into next week 😂😂😂😂

[@lazur1]

I thought fights were supposed to be stopped when a man turned his back to his opponent.

[@w900L]

Gastineau bench pressed like 600lbs or something, but he can't crack an egg with his punch. Boxing is a whole different kind of game.

[@kennycarlson9996]

na i think more of the line of 450

[@natureboy1313]

​@@kennycarlson9996 Gastineau maxed out at 400lb in 1980. He was a helluva player combining strength and 4.55 speed in a 6-5 270lb frame.

[@kennycarlson9996]

@@natureboy1313 ya your probley right

[@JewandGreek]

This is probably how he got dementia

[@bicpapermate]

I remember Gastineau's first fight. It was the most comical dive I have ever seen. His opponent was Derrick Dukes. Dukes was a professional wrestler so he knew how to deliberately lose

[@MisterNifty]

I remember reading how Mark Gastineau got in a brawl because a bartender beat him in arm wrestling.

[@tom11zz884]

When NFL players were boxers...lol

[@hilljack2948]

Ahhhh use to love fighting the big tall bullies , when I was younger . I am 5" 11 at time 180 lbs . Was in a boxing club , my coach Ohio middle weight golden glove champ. I listened to every word he told me to heart . Was only south paw in class also emidixtrious both hands. He taught me how to use every muscle from balls of my feet to my head . Power in my left 660 lbs , right 640 lbs. My street fights would last no more than 10 seconds . only hit the foreheads . What fun times I had .

[@doublem1975x]

Reads like a load of self-aggrandizing fiction.

[@christopherjames9843]

Sure pal. If the delusions make you feel better keep dreaming....

[@212jim]

i remember alonzo from when he lived in pierrefonds his dad wally used to come out to our baseball practises and train a little(pierrefonds padres) then a few of us would go for a few beers alonza was just 15 then and wally used to send him out to the woods to cut down trees to get in shape

[@inbredagogo]

Gastineau was no boxer. He should never have tried it.

[@r0ckstar666]

This was not gaustineaus first fight and had 15 wins.

[@jetshull]

10 yrs ago maybe.

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

Mark Gastineau was a wus. He went into a bar once, starting talking crap, the bartender beat him in arm wrestling, and Mark started crying about it.

[@AceMoonshot]

I don't recall the first time that I saw Mark Gastineau fight. Nor his opponent. But I remember laughing uproariously at how he turned his head away from punches. So much so that he'd turn his whole body. He was afraid to get punched in the face.

[@josephshields2922]

Gastineau -What a bum! 11 set ups and fixed fights and 2 embarrassing losses to real fighters. I've seen better fighters in the Golden Gloves.

[@slayermill8621]

It's amazing how fights end when the opponent isn't paid to go Lebron James and flop like a bitch.

[@outlaw6066]

Mickey to Mark: "You're a BUM!"

[@jamesjarrettjr.5974]

by my unofficial count ,, gastineau was 0 for- whatever with that telegraphed right hand.

[@BobFrailey]

THANK YOU FOR EXPOSING THIS FRAUD

[@kingtyomama6564]

How about Gastineau vs Brett Favre!?!?!?

[@itsabird]

kinda impressed with highsmith.... good handspeed, seemed like good power, move his head used his jab.

[@ipv4]

Omg.. whose the genius that decided to put mark in the ring when he clearly shows no boxing skills or abilities whatsoever.

[@BrianDornTFP]

I was hoping to see the sack dance.

[@Bigbriansc]

They had a documentary on Mark a long time ago on 20/20 or one of those shows, and they talked about how Don King and some red headed wanna be promoter got together and thought if they could get Mark to win 5 fights they could get him in a pro fight and make a lot of money, so they had 5 or 6 fighters take a fall but that last guy wouldn't do it...and Mark got his ass kicked. LOL It was funny. Total joke.

[@christopherjames9843]

Gastineau was 100% fueled by steroids during his NFL career. He was nothing without them.

[@jonnydanger7181]

No levitation dance for gastinau. what is he doing in the ring??😂

[@Nolibtards_allowed]

When he swung to the ropes and turned his head, he was like “get away from me”

[@williamwheeler9708]

How in the hell do you take two years off to TRAIN because you weren't ready in the past and this was the best you could do? Who exactly were the 15 clowns he previously defeated? This was like watching a boxer - Highsmith - fight a girl who was trying to "Bitch slap" you.

[@danthedewman1]

is that ref wearing a critter on his head

[@kennethrobinson2941]

Gastineau should have been a hall of fame football player a ferocious defense lineman but unfortunately he let super stardom lead him astray

[@mossranchoutdoors7249]

I figured the Dr got paid to stop after the 1st round due to a "cut" to save Gastineau further embarrassment

[@alexanderkuczyk7391]

Gastineau might have sacked QB’s and slammed RB’s down in the NFL but not here in a Boxing match

[@floydpattersonii4996]

4:26 - first time ive ever seen a fighter punched into a 180

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

Imagine being 6 foot 2 and the announcer says you are coming in low

[@MustangMike012]

I haven’t boxed since I was 15 years old. I’m still highly confident I could beat Gastineau.

[@ronnierebhan229]

Gastenau vs Paul seems about right!

[@stevecvino]

Pure gold.

[@UltimateKeyboardWarrior]

It's all about the U!!!!!!!

[@wills4794]

The proto-type for Jake Paul.

[@Theultimateavenger]

He was actually 255 in this fight, and even when he was juiced up at 275, he got his ass handed to him by Larry Holmes.

[@zziicckk01]

Gastineau never fought Larry Holmes... Holmes, even at such an advanced age, would have sent Gastineau to the cemetery.

[@w900L]

Good call. Highsmith was a good fighter. The only thing worse than Gasineaus boxing is the story behind it. He had this crooked promoter who thought he was Elvis. This guy made Don King look like a choir boy.

[@kennethmiller6119]

This isn't much of a fight Gastineau can't box and Highsmith was throwing a lot of dirty punches like hitting Mark in the back of the head at 4:26. The ref wasn't doing his job for ****!!!!!

[@Whitegorillaboy]

Poor Gastineau. He was such a fine footballer, but such a stiff in the ring.

[@rockapellacocacola]

i ain't going to clown, they both are atleast willing to fight each other

[@paddydoublems]

Yeah, a lot of the fighters either had losing records or no records at all, and were told to take dives to make him look good. I remember seeing his fight against Derrick Dukes, and I was wondering why a wrestler was boxing. I knew something had to be up. I was right.

[@24ka63]

Jay Leno!? Waaa haappen?

[@christopherpeterson199]

Jesus, Gastineau quit turning and running away, this guy didn't want to be a boxer. He was obviously talked into it by someone who thought it would be lucrative with side show opportunities and trying to turn him into a modern "Two Ton" Tony Galento. Except for one little problem, Two Ton while being of generous girth, the dirtiest fighter ever and having a colorful personality was a trained fighter who floored Joe Louis twice before getting bombed out in 4. Gastineau was hilariously averse to getting hit, that tells me no fucking way this guy wanted to be a boxer. It would be like back when he was a football player had he been contact-averse.

[@robocop28rc]

BOY THAT REF REALLY SUCKED .... NOT THAT MARK HAD A CHANCE BUT I THINK ANYBODY IN THIS COMMENT SECTION COULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB !!!!

[@georgewashington8338]

Its all about The U!!!! Go Highsmith!!!!

[@mazzbalboa]

Amazingly Bridgette Nelson thought Mark had a shot at Tyson. Dear o dear, thrusting into a fanny 5 times a second doesn't mean you can do the same with punches to the head.

[@jupiter-8405]

Almost as hopeless a boxer as our Andrew Flintoff.

[@vestibulate]

Jupiter-8 At least Flintoff tried. Gastineau displayed cowardice.

[@johndilliner7232]

Good Lord Gastineau had zero skills

[@jperez9805]

The ref had zero business in the ring…neither did Gastineau. What a clown show.

[@douglasmcclure9492]

I boxed for a few yrs in the marine corp, mark g could,nt beat up a picture of me

[@AFCDakota]

Gastineau should not have been allowed to box period. He lacked any of the necessary technique he couldn't throw a single punch correctly.

[@williamstalvey6920]

That maybe the most 1/2 ass effort I have seen...referees out of shape as well

[@patrickney6584]

I FUCKING overused the word, "opponent", in my last comment. Garrrrrrrr, I hate when I keep using the same word! That's poor writing.

[@Brooklyn7savior]

He looks like lex lugers hillbilly brother

[@Coganboy]

Count blessings. I've had no spell at all :(

[@bb-gc2tx]

not only is this ref terrible he looks like a weirdo. worst ref ive ever seen

[@johnnolan4003]

Gastineau’s manager was a red wig wearing hustler who was shot and killed by another of his boxers. He had an unsavory reputation,to say the least.

[@teresapflaumer5717]

Tim "Doc" Anderson was the boxer that killed promotor Rick Parker in self defense. The first fight against Gastineau, Doc was supposed to take a dive, but Gastineau was not making a valid effort in the fight, so Doc fought for real and won. Parker was pissed. He set up a rematch and Parker had Doc's cornermen to poison his water. Gastineau won because Doc got very sick. When Parker threatened that he woukd kill Doc and his family, Doc killed Parker with a .38 at the Embassy Suites Resort in Lake Buena Vista. Doc turned himself in immediately and is serving life in prison, which is very unfair and sad. Read the story about Doc because he deserves justice.

[@randyenfinger4441]

​@@teresapflaumer5717I don't know about Gastineau not making a valid effort, he probably was, making as good of an effort as he knew how, but "Doc" told me that he was beating on Gastineau, because he wasn't going to lose to a football player!! 😊 I was at (Walton C. I.) with "Doc", for several months, about 25 years ago! It really does suck for "Doc", because he's not the type of person that would normally do anything to cause any trouble!! He's just very laid back, and really humble. He said that he didn't even remember anything about shooting his agent, because the poison that he was given, still had his brain scrambled! He was in the hospital for about 6 months, before they would release him. I really was hoping his appeal would over turn his case, but Unfortunately, it didn't!! 😞

[@marklaronde6614]

Don't see how Gastineau could spare the brain cells....

[@steve89z]

why

[@Yesyall777]

😂🤣😂

[@emgee3057]

Gastineau is a DISGRACE ...should be arrested for fixng fights..

[@sunnys3325]

So much corruption in boxing especially in these days. The mob

[@Johnkb2059]

Mark Gastineau is a bad guy no good that's the first fight he had that was not a fix if you watch the old time fight Jack Johnson vs Jess Willard if that was a fix Willard didn't know about it Mark knew his fights were fixed he should have been charged criminally

[@jjtruth3507]

Gastineau had no boxing skills and Highsmith was dirty trying to show off.

[@rogerdelillo2394]

What an embarrassment

[@chris7231000]

Gastineau is a disgrace... lol For the love of God why is he is in the ring? And then, what is this turning his back to his opponent when hit. Crazy, but funny!

[@brianwwilson9]

a white Bob sapp

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

is a boxer allowed to punch another boxer in the back of the head?

[@brianwwilson9]

No

[@johncate9541]

Gastineau didn't know what the hell he was doing in there. Every fight he "won" was fixed. Highsmith was a former football player too, but he was a serious boxer. Not a great one, but he did know what he was doing, and he wasn't laying down for Gastineau like his other opponents were.

[@Nickcat5]

Gastineau truly lacked boxing & ring skills and Highsmith wasn't a lot better. Alonzo did threw a few dirty punches but Mark didn't have a clue on how to cover up. Neither fighter went on to any real success & while Highsmith did have an impressive record it was not against impressive fighters.

[@kingdinosportsbetting6198]

All gastonu fights were fixed look it up👹