Article continues below advertisementWhat Is 'Christy' About?Source: Black Bear/YouTube'Christy' follows the life of former boxer Christy Martin.Christy Martin's life and legacy take the spotlight in the Sydney Sweeney-led film Christy.The upcoming sports drama follows the life of the Coal Miner's Daughter, who embarked on a boxing career while juggling personal issues outside the ring.The official synopsis reads, "Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia - until she discovered a knack for punching people.