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"We're thrilled about the upcoming release of Christy, a moving portrait of resilience and defiance from visionary filmmaker David Michôd," said Benjamin Kramer, Black Bear president of US distribution. "Led by Sydney Sweeney's masterful transformation into the iconic Christy, capturing a young woman's fierce determination to define her own destiny, the film is elevated by Michôd's elegant direction and enriched by an electric supporting turn from Ben Foster. Both tender and unflinching, Christy is a celebration of persistence, humor, and humanity in the face of unexpected turns."

Two of the best fighters of this generation meet on Sept. 13 when undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez meets junior middleweight champion Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (Netflix, 9 p.m. ET). That upcoming megafight, labeled by some as "the fight of the century," has prompted ESPN to put together a list of the best 25 fighters to step into the ring since 2000, and see where Canelo and Crawford land.

With four months left on the 2025 boxing schedule, there is no clear-cut frontrunner for fighter of the year. From Oleksandr Usyk's one-sided thumping of Daniel Dubois to Dmitry Bivol avenging his loss against Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed light heavyweight championship, there have been some great performances throughout the year. However, there has yet to be that performance that creates enough distance to set one fighter apart from the pack.

Sweeney trained for three-and-a-half months, gaining over 30 pounds to portray Christy Martin, showcasing a dramatic physical transformation for the role.

Usyk made his best case yet for mainstream attention by capping off a counterpunching clinic with a ferocious left hook that got him a fifth-round knockout.

I thought I showed a very smart performance, a very clever performance. This performance I knew I was capable of against Amanda.

The Boxing and Kickboxing Hybrid Workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance striking skills, featuring two 90-minute sessions led by experienced instructors.

Zohran Mamdani, our current mayor-in-waiting, emphasized that David Dinkins, as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, played a pivotal role in bringing the US Open to New York City. His legacy is a reminder of a different era of political engagement and sports as a unifying force.

The purses for the Madison Square Garden fight have not been made public, but estimates range from $6m to $18m being divided between both fighters.

Berlanga's boxing dream started at Starrett City Boxing in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood, a legendary gym founded in 1978 by trainer Jimmy O'Pharrow.