This week on  Sex & Violence with Rebel Girl, we talk to an American former professional boxer who’s said to be “the most successful & prominent female boxer in the United States” and the person who “legitimized” women’s participation in the sport of boxing.Christy "The Coal Miner's Daughter" Martin  competed from 1989 to 2012 and held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009. In 2010, she survived being stabbed & shot by her trainer and then husband.She later married former ring rival Lisa Holewyne in 2017 & is now the CEO of Christy Martin Promotions, a boxing promotion company that has promoted 13 events in North Carolina since 2016 and will be promoting boxing events in Jacksonville, Florida.Born in Mullens, West Virginia with the name Christy Salters…We talk about: 🚺🚺Being gay in a small town, ‼️Living a double life, ➡️⬅️Sexual identity struggles, ♥️Her Domestic violence non-profit, ❄️Doing cocaine with boxing gloves on, 👨🏼‍🦳👵🏼Retiring before it’s too late, 💪🏽Still wanting to take a fight at 53, & MUCH MORE!-As always, our weekly segment of "Fan questions!"Now AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/wrestlingashleeOUR WEBSITE IS FINALLY up!GO check out www.SEXVIOLENCEWITHREBELGIRL.com” Keep up to date on all the news, episode releases & now we have gear to purchase! Want to sponsor the show?Want to give us some feedback?Guest suggestions? EMAIL US at: sexandviolencepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/sexandviolencewithrebelgirlConnect with us on social media!@sexandviolencewithrebelgirlBehind the scenes:Audio Engineer Dj Zole:🎚 @djzole Studio: 🎛 @tomorrowkidsofficial Host/Creator/Produce: 🎙 @ashleemma Creative Director: @growthbuster & Designer: @minticreative🎥 Graphics & Animation: @airmediaproductions Guest:  Christy Martin Web: www.christymartinpromotions.comInsta: @christymartinpromotionsFB: https://www.facebook.com/christymartinpromotions/Twitter: Christy's Domestic Violence Non-Profit: "Christy's Champs"https://www.facebook.com/Christys-Champs-2227026310959434/SPONSORS:Rebel ApothecaryUse our discount code "REBEL" to get %25 off your order!Follow them on Instagram: @rebel.apothecary https://rebelapothecary.com/Perfect Sports. "Be GREAT."www.PerfectSports.com Use code: REBELGIRL for %20 off your order! Connect on social media: @perfectsportstm _____________________Thanks for tuning in guys! Subscribe, review & share this episode if you enjoyed it! ;)Support the show