Boxer Christy Martin defended Hollywood megastar Sydney Sweeney after Australian actress Ruby Rose called the Euphoria star a “cretin” and claimed she “ruined” Martin’s biopic, Christy . “I want to be clear about who Syd is. She is my friend and ally,” the iconic boxer said.

“I’ve always been a fighter. My life reflected that in every way and now I fight for others,” Martin began in a Wednesday Instagram post, one day after Rose attacked Sweeney.

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“The past few days I have seen some people attack my friend Sydney Sweeney,” Martin continued. “Syd not only worked her ass off for this film, she worked her ass off for me. For my story. For so many others suffering in silence.”

“So I want to be clear about who Syd is. She is my friend and ally!” the former pro

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