Though a recent Hollywood film explores the career of professional female boxer Christy Martin, many are likely unaware that South Whidbey has its own boxing legend who beat her in the ring.

“Christy,” a biopic starring Sydney Sweeney as Martin, was released in theaters earlier this month and flopped spectacularly. Entertainment Weekly reported that it brought in just $1.3 million at the domestic box office, earning it a ranking among the top 13 worst openings for a new release on more than 2,000 screens. Due to its mediocre reviews and exceptionally poor revenues, The Clyde Theatre in Langley doesn’t even plan to show it.

Dakota Stone, owner of Solid Stone Boxing Gym at Ken’s Korner in Clinton, faced Martin twice. Their first match in Syracuse, New York ended in a majority draw in Mar

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