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The Real Story of Christy Martin, the Trailblazing Boxer Who ‘Created a Sport That Did Not Exist’

A new biopic starring Sydney Sweeney as the legendary athlete chronicles Martin's fights in and outside of the ring
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Boxing Legend Christy Martin Refused to Be Around Ben Foster on Biopic Set: ‘I Freaked Out’ (Exclusive)

Boxing legend Christy Martin exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about refusing to be in the same area as actor Ben Foster while on set of her biopic, 'Christy'

Prizefighter Christy Martin on facing her biggest battle

The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence.

See the “Christy ”Stars Side-by-Side with the Real People They Play

Sydney Sweeney stars in the biopic 'Christy,' which explores the life of legendary female boxer Christy Martin

The True Story Behind Sydney Sweeney’s 'Christy' Is as Poignant as It Appears Onscreen

Now her life is being immortalized on-screen in Christy, a biopic starring Sydney Sweeney as the titular boxer. The film, now in theaters, promises to tell her story almost exactly as it happened. Sweeney teamed up with director David Michôd and co-writer Mirrah Foulkes to bring Martin’s story to the masses—something Martin was initially skeptical about.

Where was the boxing biopic ‘Christy’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations

Here are some spots around Charlotte you might recognize in the film about Christy Martin starring Sydney Sweeney.

Critics Have Seen Christy. Does Sydney Sweeney Deliver A ‘Knockout’ Punch Or Fall Victim To ‘Lifetime Movie Clichés’?

Christy takes audiences through a pivotal stretch of Christy Martin’s life and career, during which she lived closeted and in an abusive marriage. Ben Foster co-stars as her coach and husband Jim Martin. Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle lauds Sydney Sweeney for giving “the knockout performance of her career,” writing:
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