Sydney Sweeney trains intensively for role of boxer Christy Martin in new biopic

Sydney Sweeney is preparing for a new film role as boxer Christy Martin, which she describes as a unique challenge. She shared on Instagram that she has been deeply involved in training for the role. The untitled biopic, directed by David Michod, will focus on Martin's rise in the 1990s as a leading female boxer. Martin was the first woman to sign with promoter Don King and later founded an organization to support domestic abuse victims. Sweeney, known for her roles in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," aims to portray Martin's resilience and struggles with fame. She expressed her commitment to telling Martin's powerful story.