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Jordan Page

Who is Christy Martin? Boxing champ Sydney Sweeney plays in new film

Sydney Sweeney has revealed on Instagram that she will star as professional boxer Christy Martin in her next film role.

The 27-year-old actress – who rose to prominence starring in Euphoria and last year’s romcom Anyone But You – shared the news, alongside behind-the-scenes images of her physical transformation with her 22 million Instagram followers on Wednesday. Appearing almost unrecognisable with a short brunette haircut, Sweeney can be seen flexing her impressive biceps in the images.

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