Boxer Christy Martin faced violence in and out of the ring — now a new biopic tells her story

In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. Her story is the basis of the new biopic Christy. We caught up with Martin at a gym in downtown Los Angeles.

'Christy' star Sydney Sweeney reveals 'horrible stage fright': 'I usually throw up'

"Christy" stars Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster chat with USA TODAY about their physical transformations and the emotional ramifications of their roles.

Sydney Sweeney gained 35 pounds, suffered concussion filming new movie

Sydney Sweeney shares her intense physical transformation for her Christy Martin biopic, explaining how she gained 35 pounds for the role.

Sydney Sweeney Might Leave Acting For New Career Path

Sydney Sweeney might be swapping the glam of Hollywood for some time in the ring. The Euphoria and Anyone But You star shared that while training for her upcoming biopic, Christy, where she plays boxing icon Christy Martin,

Christy Martin Reveals She Couldn't Be in Same Room as Ben Foster, Who Played Her Abusive Ex-Husband in Biopic

Starring Sydney Sweeney as Christy and Ben Foster as James V. Martin, the athlete’s coach-turned-husband, the sports drama (in theaters Friday) depicts the latter’s emotional and physical abuse.
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