Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Sydney Sweeney Punches Co-Star in Christy Martin Biopic
In an upcoming movie about boxer Christy Martin, the actress playing her, Sydney Sweeney, actually hit her co-star, Katy O'Brian, during the fight scenes.
O'Brian said it felt good.
Sweeney bulked up, gaining 30 pounds to play the role.
The movie will show Martin's boxing life, including her tough times outside the ring, like when she was attacked by her husband.
Sydney Sweeney and Katy O'Brian discussed the intensity of boxing scenes.
Sweeney gained 30 pounds for her role as Christy Martin, changing her physique.
O'Brian received real punches from Sweeney during filming and said it was “great”.
The biopic will explore Christy Martin's boxing career and personal life.
Christy Martin fought professionally from 1989-2012 and survived an attack by her husband.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney is portraying Christy Martin, and Katy O'Brian is also in the movie.
- What
- Sydney Sweeney landed real punches on Katy O'Brian while filming boxing scenes for a Christy Martin biopic.
- When
- The article discusses the upcoming biopic, with details shared during a premiere.
- Where
- The filming took place, as did the premiere of another film where the discussion happened.
- Why
- To accurately portray the physicality of boxing in a biopic.
- Movie Title
- Christy Martin Biopic
- Starring
- Sydney Sweeney
- Sweeney's Weight Gain
- About 30 pounds
- O'Brian's Role
- One of Martin's opponents
- Martin's Boxing Career
- 1989-2012
- Martin's Championship
- Super welterweight world title in 2009