Hollywood leading lady Sydney Sweeney returns to the big screen to play former WBC super welterweight champion and boxing hall of famer Christy Martin in a new biopic from Black Bear Pictures, directed by David Michod.
To help prepare for the role, Sweeney underwent rigorous physical training to transform her body to look more like a professional athlete. Some of her recent Instagram photos reflect those changes, leaving her nearly unrecognizable.
“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some [paparazzi] in the bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon.”
Fighter biopics are all the rage these days.
In addition to her trailblazing run throughout the 1990s, Martin had a tumultuous personal life, surviving a murder attempt by her then-husband in 2010. “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” now 56, finished with a professional record of 49-7-3 with 32 knockouts.
The untitled project does not yet have a release date.