Overview
- The Sydney Sweeney–led biopic opened in U.S. theaters on Nov. 7 and grossed about $1.3 million over the weekend, ranking among the weakest wide releases, according to box office reports.
- Critical response has been mixed overall, with Rotten Tomatoes hovering near 66%, and many reviews singling out Sweeney’s physical and emotional commitment.
- Sweeney said she would consider a charity boxing match, and undisputed champion Claressa Shields publicly offered to train her, sharing tips on fundamentals like the jab in a TMZ interview.
- To achieve authentic fight scenes, Sweeney trained for months, gained roughly 35 pounds, and said real punches were thrown on set, resulting in bloody noses and at least one concussion.
- Christy Martin praised Sweeney’s portrayal and preparation, noting the actor adopted her mannerisms and movement by the time filming began.