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Posted on 07/29/2025 5:48:16 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
Sydney Sweeney transforms into boxing legend Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy, premiering at TIFF 2025…
The film explores Martin’s groundbreaking career, survival from domestic abuse, and lasting impact on women’s boxing…
Directed by David Michôd, with a script co-written by Mirrah Foulkes, the project is co-produced by Sweeney and includes Christy Martin’s direct involvement…
Sydney Sweeney is trading in the glam for gloves in her most transformative role yet — stepping into the shoes and ring of legendary boxer Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy. The film, directed by David Michôd, is already stirring serious awards buzz ahead of its TIFF 2025 world premiere, not just for the intensity of Martin’s real-life story, but for Sweeney’s full-bodied physical and emotional transformation.
Once dubbed “The Coal Miner’s Daughter,” Martin became one of the first women to gain mainstream recognition in a sport long dominated by men. Her 1996 undercard fight on a Mike Tyson bill became a flashpoint moment for women’s boxing, leading to mainstream visibility and a 49-7-3 career record, with 31 knockouts. But her story wasn’t confined to the ring. After surviving a brutal assassination attempt by her abusive husband and former trainer Jim Martin — who was later sentenced to 25 years in prison — Christy became a vocal advocate for domestic violence survivors and founded Christy’s Champs, a nonprofit supporting victims.
The film doesn’t shy away from the weight of her story. It dives deep into the highs and lows: from magazine covers and championship belts to addiction battles, closeted identity, and near-death recovery. At its core, Christy is about power — lost, reclaimed, and redefined.
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I guess I’m the first to mention Sydney’s knockers.
:)
She’s a beautiful young woman; but I don’t think I can buy her as a boxer...
I nevrer heard of nor saw Sydney Sweeney until today when some emoting leftist made her famous.
LoL that’s why I wanted to bring the dialogue back to something more substantive. She is an actress, and I think things like this movie are far more interesting and worthwhile to discuss.
Can hardly wait to miss it....
Reminds me of Charlize Theron playing an unbeautiful lower class woman in Monster. I wonder if Sweeney was attracted to the role as a way to show there’s more to her than just her looks.
I was thinking the same parallel!
Charlize definitely proved her chops and her career continues to have longevity for good reason.
I’ll gauge the trailer once it’s out and decide whether to give it any due from there.
Amazing how that works. A pretty girl, a hot car, a little innuendo, NO social message - the perfect commercial. And as a bonus, there is all of that earned media from viral sharing on the web. It's a beautiful thing.
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