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I Will Never Look At The Gym The Same Way Again After Learning What Ryan Destiny Went Through To Transform Into A Boxer For "The Fire Inside"
"It was just about proving everyone who doubted me wrong. It was good fuel."
Ryan Destiny is stepping into the ring with her most physically demanding role yet as she embodies the life of Olympic gold-winning boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields in The Fire Inside. From grueling 12-hour days on set to a boxing training schedule that would make even a routine gym-goer cry, Ryan's dedication to perfecting this portrayal is undeniable. I sat down with the Detroit native to learn more about what happened behind the scenes to bring this film to life, her favorite moments with co-star Brian Tyree Henry, the worst part about her diet, and turning doubt into fuel.
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