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Sydney Sweeney Christy Martin Movie: Updates on the Boxing Biopic

Sydney Sweeney stars as boxing icon Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic. Get the latest updates on the film, the true story, and its expected release date here.

Martin is a groundbreaking American professional boxer who rose to fame in the 1990s, earning the nickname “The Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She’s widely credited with bringing women’s boxing into the mainstream, becoming the first woman signed by promoter Don King and fighting on high-profile cards. The film is a true-to-life portrayal of Martin’s journey, from her barrier-breaking success in professional boxing to her survival and recovery after enduring a brutal domestic violence incident. According to outlets like Deadline, the untitled Christy Martin biopic is slated for release later in 2025, though an exact premiere date and distribution details have yet to be announced.

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