Overview
- The biopic opened in the U.S. on November 7 and was widely reported as underperforming at the box office.
- Ruby Rose criticized Sweeney on Threads, calling her an "idiot" who "ruined" the film and arguing the casting alienated queer audiences while claiming she was once attached in a supporting role.
- Boxing icon Christy Martin publicly backed Sweeney on Instagram, praising her work and describing her as a friend and an ally.
- Following her posts, Rose shared that she received hateful direct messages and death threats, posting a screenshot of one message online.
- Separate coverage reported that Sweeney insisted on filming real boxing exchanges and sustained a concussion during production.