Overview
- Sweeney told Sportscasting she would “totally do a charity bout” after immersing herself in the role of boxing pioneer Christy Martin.
- Martin has indicated she would sign and promote Sweeney for a potential matchup, though no bout has been announced.
- Sweeney teased a pay-per-view and kept any opponent undisclosed, saying she can take a punch and would not quit.
- She trained for about two and a half months with daily boxing and weight sessions, gaining roughly 35 pounds for the role.
- Sweeney says on‑set fighting led to injuries, including a concussion, as the film heads into its Nov. 7 U.S. theatrical release with her also credited as a producer.