Ever sinceRockybeat classics likeTaxi DriverandNetworkto win the Academy Award for Best Picture, it was obvious that Hollywood had an affinity for inspirational boxing stories. Even for those who have little to no interest in the sport itself, the notion of seeing a boxer rise from nothing and fight their way to the top is a dramatically compelling one.Sydney Sweeneyis currently getting rave reviews for her performance inChristy, as boxing cinema is often dominated by men. However,The Fire Insidewas an underrated, underseen drama about the life of Claressa Shields, the young American Golden Medal Olympian who earned the nickname “T-Rex.”
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