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Claressa Shields Offers to Train Sydney Sweeney as Christy Opens in Theaters

Sweeney says she would do a charity bout after transforming to play Christy Martin.

Overview

  • Screens and interviews on November 8 highlighted Shields’ public offer via TMZ Sports to coach Sweeney, stressing the jab and advising body work and optional headgear for a first bout.
  • Sweeney told Sportscasting she’d “totally do a charity bout” after intensive preparation for the role, adding that Christy Martin told her she would “sign me up.”
  • Martin praised Sweeney’s performance and indicated support for a potential event, hinting at unnamed promotional contacts without announcing any concrete plans.
  • Christy opened in U.S. theaters on November 7 following festival buzz and recent awards attention for Sweeney’s portrayal.
  • Social media and combat-sports outlets floated speculative opponents such as Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey, yet no opponent, promoter, date, or venue has been confirmed.