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After 'Christy' Opens, Sydney Sweeney Weighs Charity Boxing Match

A training offer from Claressa Shields highlights the growing interest, with no match yet announced.

Overview

  • Christy, Sydney Sweeney’s Christy Martin biopic, opened in U.S. theaters on November 7 following buzz from festival screenings including TIFF.
  • In a Sportscasting interview, Sweeney said she would "totally do a charity bout" and teased a pay-per-view reveal without providing specifics.
  • Undisputed champion Claressa Shields told TMZ she is willing to train Sweeney and advised focusing on a strong jab and using headgear early.
  • Christy Martin praised Sweeney’s transformation for the role and hinted she has potential opponent names while signaling interest in helping promote.
  • Fan matchmaking on social media floated names like Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul, but no opponent, date, or formal deal has been confirmed.