Christy Martin survived terrifying abuse. She hopes filming her story helps others

Christy Martin was used to making headlines. As a young athlete with knockout drive, she put women’s boxing on the map as one of its first superstars, even making the cover of “Sports Illustrated.” But in 2010, the headlines were of a different — and terrifying — nature. The Central Floridian was shot and stabbed by her husband, saved only when — bloodied and dazed but determined to live — she flagged down a passing motorist in her Apopka neighborhood.

Now, a new movie titled “Christy” tells her story. Starring Sydney Sweeney (“Euphoria,” “The White Lotus,” “The Handmaid’s Tale”), it opens in theaters Nov. 7.

Martin — known as the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during her career because of her West Virginia roots and her father’s occupation — is pleased with the film, though the boxing sequence