The Life and Career of Boxing Legend Christy Martin | 94

In this powerhouse episode, boxing legend Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin joins J.D. for a raw and inspiring sit-down that spans her iconic career and extraordinary resilience.

From her roots in Itmann, West Virginia, to becoming the first—and still only—female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, Christy opens up about her early days, her historic 49-7-3 record with 32 knockouts, and what it was like to fight on Tyson undercards during the golden era of Pay-Per-View.

We also get into her recent collaboration with actress Sydney Sweeney on the upcoming biopic Christy, and how surviving a brutal domestic violence attack in 2010 forever changed her life—and her mission.

Christy was stabbed, shot three inches from her heart… and then fought two more times. That’s the kind of warrior we’re talking about. Now, she’s committed to helping one person every day. This episode is about strength, survival, and using your platform to make change.

Watch the full episode to hear untold stories from the ring, the darkest moments of survival, and how Christy Martin is still swinging—with purpose.

Learn more about her work: https://www.christymartin.net/

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