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Sydney Sweeney unrecognizable next to real-life 'Rocky' Christy Martin in moving tribute


Sydney Sweeney shared a striking Instagram photo of herself alongside boxing legend Christy Martin, whom she portrays in an upcoming biopic. The Euphoria star embraced a gritty, athletic look.

The 27-year-old actress, known for her glamorous roles, embraced a gritty, athletic look for the film, which chronicles Martin's rise as America's top female boxer in the 1990s; (seen in March) Nicknamed 'The Coal Miner’s Daughter' in honor of her father’s roots, Martin, now 56, hails from West Virginia and is widely credited with bringing women’s boxing into the spotlight. Martin’s success led to appearances on the cover of Sports Illustrated, guest spots on major talk shows, and even cameos in American sitcoms.

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