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Sydney Sweeney to Portray Boxer Christy Martin in New Biopic: 'Honored to Tell Christy's Powerful Story'

Martin's accolades are extraordinary as she became the first female boxer elected to the prestigious Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.

According to the synopsis, the David Michôd-directed project will tell "the unbelievable true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America's most successful female boxer in the 1990s. "Behind this well-honed public persona, Christy tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and an attempt on her life, proving that a fighter's hardest won victories aren't always in the ring." - GettySweeney added, "Christy Martin not only legitimized female boxing, she overcame gender stereotypes, and fought through emotional, physical, and financial abuse.

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