Thirteen years ago, Christy Martin took her final bow. Back-to-back losses to Dakota Stone and Mia St. John finally convinced her that it was time to hang up the gloves. And so ended an outstanding journey that rose from obscurity and left an indelible mark on boxing. Hardly anyone knew about women’s boxing then, let alone offered their support. But Martin was determined to forge her way through the odds.

She fought battles inside the ring. But far greater struggles awaited her outside, at home. It took a few years before the boxing world finally understood and acknowledged Christy Martin ‘s contributions. Her boxing journey and life became an inspiration for young women who want to carve a path in a sport dominated by men. However, despite what she accomplished and endured, the attempt

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