Though a recent Hollywood film explores the career of professional female boxer Christy Martin, many are likely unaware that South Whidbey has its own boxing legend who beat her in the ring. “Christy, ...

Sydney Sweeney's performance in Christy is good, but it faces a lot of stiff competition to earn an Oscar nomination. Christy is the story of Christy Martin, the female boxer who helped transform the ...

At one point deep into “Christy,” the boxer Christy Martin, played with ferocious commitment by Sydney Sweeney, describes how she feels being in the ring. It’s not what you’d expect. It’s where she ...