Christy Martin’s life story is getting the big screen treatment in the movie Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney.

Martin is a legendary boxer who paved the way for women in the sport. She earned the nickname “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” due to her father’s occupation. While Martin is known for her success in the ring, she has also suffered from tragic events, including struggling with her sexuality at a young age and enduring abuse.

Christy almost died in 2010 after her ex-husband and former coach, Jim Martin, whom she wed in 1991, attempted to murder her after she tried to leave him. Christy survived the attack and testified against Jim. In 2012, Jim was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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