Christy Martin is widely regarded as one of the most influential female boxers in history. Nicknamed “The Coal Miner’s Daughter,” she broke barriers in the 1990s by bringing women’s boxing into the mainstream, eventually earning a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Beyond the ring, Christy’s story of survival after a near-fatal attack by her then-husband has inspired countless fans. Now, her remarkable life is the subject of the upcoming biopic Christy , starring Sydney Sweeney .

Learn more about the trailblazing fighter below.

She Earned the Nickname “The Coal Miner’s Daughter”

Christy was born Christy Salters in the coal camp of Itmann, West Virginia, to Joyce and Johnny Salters , and grew up in the nearby town of Mullens. Reflecting on her upbringing, she tol

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