AARP

A Bulked-Up Sydney Sweeney Helps Former Boxing Champ Christy Martin Take on Her Painful Past in ‘Christy’

The ‘Euphoria’ star bulked up for her role as Christy Martin, which takes a deep dive into the boxing legend's painful past ...
Boxing Scene

The golden age of women’s boxing – and the consequences that await

According to Netflix, 74 million viewers worldwide watched Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch last November. The two fighters reportedly made more than $14 million combined for the bout. From ...

Christy Martin Became a Boxing Champion. Her Biggest Battles Were Fought Outside the Ring

Boxer Christy Martin is the subject of the movie ‘Christy’ starring Sydney Sweeney. Learn about Martin's career and the ...
CNN

Cecilia Brækhus was told women couldn’t enter boxing gyms. She still became an undisputed champion despite a ban on the sport

Cecilia Brækhus embarked on her against-the-odds career in professional boxing almost two decades ago, and she’s hardly stopped fighting before or since. Along the way, her opponents have been many ...