Sydney Sweeney’s revelation about her kickboxing background has emerged as a crucial element in her preparation for portraying boxing legend Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic “Christy.” The actress recently disclosed how her childhood martial arts experience provided the foundation for her dramatic transformation into one of boxing’s most celebrated champions.
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In an interview with TalkSport, she explained:
“So, I had the pleasure, like you said, of working with Christie. She actually would get in the ring with me and sparred a few times and she would help walk me through different techniques.