Sydney Sweeney, known for her acting parts, has opened up about getting ready for a new biopic. She plays Christy Martin, a famous boxer, and changed a lot to fit the role. The actress shared how much she enjoyed the process, which took several months.
Sweeney explained her daily training.
“I loved it,” Sweeney told W magazine. “I came onboard to play Christy, and I had about three and a half months of training. I started eating. I weight-trained in the morning for an hour, kickboxed midday for about two hours, and then weight-trained again at night for an hour.”
Her effort stands out in how she prepared.
She also described her body changes and weight gain.
“My body was completely different,” Sweeney said. “I didn’t fit in any of my clothes. I’m usually a size 23 in jeans, and I was wearing a size 27. My boobs got bigger. And my butt got huge. It was crazy! I was like, Oh my god But it was amazing: I was so strong, like crazy strong.”
Sweeney’s Early Interest in Sports and Fighting
Sydney Sweeney, born in 1997 in Washington, grew up liking many activities. She began acting as a kid but also enjoyed sports early on. Her different hobbies helped her develop.
Sweeney shared her past in a recent talk. “My mom told me from a very young age to fall in love with as many things as possible,” Sweeney said. “And so I did fall in love, again and again: I love sports. I love being outside. I was on the ski team, and I wakeboarded. I slalom ski on water. I was on the soccer team and the softball team. And then my parents got me into grappling, which is like wrestling, and kickboxing. I was the only girl at the dojo. I trained there from 13 until about 19. I fought all guys. I liked to think that if shit went down, I might be able to step up.”
Her training as a teen set her up for this role.
Sweeney’s acting career grew with shows like Euphoria and movies like Anyone But You. Her sports experience gave her a good base for the Christy Martin project.
Christy Martin, born in 1968 in West Virginia, became a boxing star. She turned pro in 1989 and fought until 2012, winning titles like the WBC super welterweight in 2009. Her strength in and out of the ring led to her induction in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020.
The biopic, led by director David Michod, tells Martin’s story of winning and surviving. Sweeney’s training matches Martin’s effort, making the film feel real. The project is still being made and honors Martin’s influence on women’s boxing.
Sweeney’s work on the movie shows her commitment. The film’s release date is not set yet, but her preparation has brought attention to Martin’s inspiring story.
