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Featuring Sydney Sweeney as the titular character, Christy is a biographical sports drama film directed by David Michôd, which is scheduled to be released on November 7, 2025. The film is based on the life of a former American professional boxer, Christy Martin, who won the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.The narrative follows Christy's rise to fame in the 1990s as "The Coal Miner's Daughter," while also exploring her personal battles with a controlling and abusive relationship with her manager-turned-husband and her struggle to come to terms with her identity.Ben Foster features as her manager and abusive husband, James V. Martin. Merritt Wever and Katy O'Brian appear in supporting roles, alongside other actors in the film. Sydney Sweeney plays Christy in the upcoming sports drama film by David MichôdA still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Black Bear)The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney is portraying Christy Martin in the film. To embody the boxer, Sweeney underwent a rigorous, daily physical regimen for about three and a half months.Her training included morning weight lifting for an hour, followed by two to three hours of kickboxing or boxing midday, and a final hour of weight training at night. She also gained 30-35 pounds to play the role. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Euphoria star stated:“I felt very strong and powerful. I loved it. Being able to lose myself to become a vessel for somebody else is my dream." She further added, "Every single fight you see, we are actually punching each other. We are going full force. I always believed that you would not be able to make it feel real if it’s a stunt double or if it’s faking the hits.”With the film set to hit the theatres on November 7, 2025, Sweeney will also be seen in Paul Feig's upcoming psychological thriller The Housemaid, slated for release in December 2025. The American actress will also feature in David Frankel's The Devil Wears Prada 2, releasing in May 2026.A look into the life of Christy Martin, whose story inspired David Michôd's upcoming sports drama filmChristy Martin at the AFI FEST 2025 (Image via Getty)Christy Martin was born in Mullens, West Virginia. She began her professional boxing career in 1989, and she earned fame in the mid-1990s when she was promoted by Don King. Martin achieved a career breakthrough in 1996 during a high-profile fight against Deirdre Gogarty, which put her in the mainstream boxing spotlight.Throughout her career, Martin earned several major winning titles, including the WBC super welterweight championship. Her achievements led to her historic induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020, in the first class to include women.However, she struggled deeply in her personal life, a phase of her life which is detailed in the upcoming film. She faced financial hardship, addiction, and endured years of domestic abuse in her relationship with her trainer and husband, Jim Martin. She was nearly killed when he shot and stabbed her.She surviving the incidet, she became a vocal advocate for domestic violence survivors, turning her internal battles into a powerful platform for resilience.Stay tuned for more updates.
