'The Coal Miner's Daughter' Christy Martin, talks upcoming biopic starring Sydney Sweeney
Although the movie does not yet have a title, it is set to release this November, and superstar Sydney Sweeney will be portraying the world-renowned boxer.
Martin gained fame for her impressive record in the ring, along with breaking gender barriers within boxing to help establish female boxing as it is today.
Martin discussed her life in the ring, along with the disparities she faced as a young gay woman from a small town in West Virginia.
The biopic will focus on Martin's upbringing in a relatively conservative family, which ultimately caused her to hide who she was, turning to boxing as an outlet. The film will dive into he hardships she had to overcome, including her nightmarish marriage, and getting back on her feet.
Martin expressed her excitement for Sweeney and believes that she will do her character justice while remaining true to her story.
As for the Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony, the festivities will kick off this Thursday, June 5, with the parade of champions (with Sydney Sweeney as the Grand Marshall) and the hall of fame induction ceremony happening on Sunday, June 8.
To view the full schedule and learn more about the event, click here.
Be sure to check out Christy's biopic in theaters in November!
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