Overview
- The biopic about trailblazing boxer Christy Martin opens in U.S. theaters Nov. 7 following a festival run.
- Sweeney says she gained about 35 pounds and trained daily like a professional fighter to embody the role.
- She reports on‑set injuries including bloody noses and a concussion during realistic sparring.
- The real Christy Martin coached Sweeney on set and has publicly backed her portrayal.
- Sweeney is considering a real charity bout, with Martin offering to sign her up, as critics widely praise her performance even while noting familiar biopic beats.