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Boxing legend Christy Martin is thrilled that Sydney Sweeney has been cast to play her in new biopic: 'I think she is young, hot, talented'

The boxing legend, 55, shared her excitement over the actress, 26, taking on the challenge and said she would also be eager to help her train for the role.

While speaking about the currently untitled project, which will be directed by filmmaker David Michôd, she told TMZ that she is thrilled about the casting, especially considering Sweeney's experience in MMA and combat sports. The Hall of Fame boxer gushed over Sweeney and also wholly refuted the claims that the Euphoria star 'is not pretty and she can't act' as previously stated by a top Hollywood producer. 'I am a coal miner's daughter from a small town in southern West Virginia that made an impact in a sport that wasn't taken seriously — women's boxing.'

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