[This story previously aired on June 26, 2021. It was updated on Nov. 6, 2025]

Opponents feared boxer Christy Martin in the ring. However, it was at home where she fought her biggest battle – the one for her life

Christy Martin was a worldwide sensation in the boxing ring and was even on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She won 49 fights and was heading for 50. Away from the ring, however, Martin says she faced a different fight because her husband and trainer, Jim Martin, was abusive and controlling.

"I keep thinking of the people who will watch this and say, 'How does a woman who's so powerful … how is she not able to stand up for herself at home,'" asks correspondent David Begnaud.

"I know that people think that. But I didn't have the same type of mental strength to overtake him

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