Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
Christy
“What does it take to become a legend?”
Overview
Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
Director
David Michôd
Budget
15.0M
Revenue
1.3M
Status
Released
Production
Anonymous Content, Yoki, Votiv Films, Fifty-Fifty Films, Black Bear Pictures
Cast
Sydney Sweeney
Christy Martin
Ben Foster
Jim V. Martin
Merritt Wever
Joyce Salters
Katy O'Brian
Lisa Holewyne
Ethan Embry
John Salters
Jess Gabor
Rosie
Chad L. Coleman
Don King
Tony Cavalero
James “Shortdog” Maloney
Miles Mussenden
Richard Christmas
Gilbert Cruz
Miguel Diaz
James Self
Coach
Bill Kelly
Larry Carrier
Walter 'Buddy' Carter
Walt
Coleman Pedigo
Randy Salters
Tamara Hopkins
Waitress
Bryan Hibbard
Big Jeff
Jay Croft
Douglas
Marvin Laviolette
Jessie Robinson
Emma Jackson
Bonnie
Valyn Hall
Dana Jamison
Adrian Lockett
Mike Tyson
Stephanie Baur
Deirdre Gogarty
Braden Bunch
MGM Ring Announcer
Courtney Grace
Journalist
Mamie Garard
B-Ball Teammate (as Mamie Keith Garard)
John R. Watson
Mandalay Bay Announcer (as John Watson)
Carter Shaw
Sports Journalist
Naomi Graham
Laila Ali
Evit Emerson
Weigh In Official
Brandy Renee Brown
Hotel Housekeeper
Madison Hobbs
Mississippi Ring Commissioner
Ben Aycrigg
Rick Cole
Jordan Nelson
ER Doctor
Kelly Ann Hoyle
ER Nurse
Stephanie Benkovich
Nancy
Arischa Conner
Orlando Nurse
Myke Holmes
Lawyer
Carrie Stauber
Judge
Ryan Robertson
Bristol Referee
DeeJay Sturdivant
Bristol Referee
Anthony Bui
Punta Gorda Referee
Joshua Lamboy
Daytona Referee
Hank Quillen
Referee Fred Steinweinder III
Brian Ashton Smith
Mandalay Bay Referee
Matt Baiamonte
MGM Referee
Kevin J. O'Connor
Ring Announcer
Video Gallery
Official Trailer
Cast and Crew Q&A - TIFF 2025
