Overview

• Sweeney underwent three and a half months of weightlifting, kickboxing and nutrition-focused training to mirror Martin’s athletic build.
• She adopted brown contact lenses and a brunette mullet wig to capture the boxer’s signature look.
• Directed by David Michôd with a script by Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes, the untitled film follows Martin’s ascent to WBC super welterweight champion before she survived a 2010 attempted murder by her husband.
• Production wrapped in late 2024 and the project has now entered post-production ahead of its planned 2025 release.
• Sweeney recently served as grand marshal at the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Parade of Champions in Canastota, reuniting with Martin to honor her legacy.