Sydney Sweeney, who is known for her appearances in Euphoria and Madame Web, has gotten a lot of attention by talking about her upcoming biography in which she plays Christy Martin, a lesbian boxing legend. Sweeney was really excited about the role, praising Martin’s amazing power and determination and describing how hard she worked to change her body for the role.
Sweeney’s Passion for the Role
Sweeney said how much she admired Christy Martin and how inspiring she found the boxer’s story. Martin’s journey, both in and out of the ring, showed her grit and determination. She called the character “a dream as an actor.”
Physical Transformation and Athletic Background
Sweeney had to go through a lot of hard physical training to become the boxing icon, acquiring more than 30 pounds of muscle. She learned:
Lifting weights in the morning and at night
Kickboxing (at noon)
Sweeney talked about her long history of sports, which includes kickboxing and grappling from years 12 to 19 and Taekwondo from age five. She used to compete in grappling and beat men in a higher weight class to win first place. Because of this background, the physical demands of the job were more like a “dream” than a problem.
Who is Christy Martin?
Christy Martin is a pioneer in women’s boxing and is often credited with making the sport more popular. Her career, which lasted from 1989 to 2011, was known as “The Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She won 49 of her 59 fights, 32 of them by knockout. Some of the things she has done are:
The first woman fighter to contract with the famous promoter Don King.
The only female boxer to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
In 2014, she was inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame.
Key takeaways
Sydney Sweeney “loved every part” of being Christy Martin.
Sweeney’s body changed a lot; she gained more than 30 pounds of muscle.
Her long history in martial arts, such as kickboxing and grappling, made her ready for the part.
Christy Martin is a groundbreaking lesbian fighter who had a big effect on women’s boxing.
Sources
- Sydney Sweeney ‘loved’ playing lesbian sports icon in upcoming biopic, PinkNews.
- Sydney Sweeney’s secret sports passion is scary intimidating, Sports Illustrated.
- Katy O’Brian weighs in on Sydney Sweeney as lesbian boxer, Pride.com.