Christy Martin`s life on Netflix

Women’s boxing legend Christy Martin is the star of “Deal with the Devil,” the second episode of Netflix’s new sports documentary series.

Directed by Laura Brownson, the episode focuses on Martin’s career and her brush with her death when her ex-husband and former trainer, James Martin, nearly killed her.

Martin has gone down in history as one of the most influential boxers in history and a pioneer for women in sport. Born in Mullens, a small town in West Virginia in 1968, Martin turned pro at the age of 21 and after just winning two of her first four fights, she won 34 of her next 35 bouts, from April 1990 to March 1994.

Martin, the WBC world champion, gaining great notoriety and admiration for her style and aggressiveness in her bouts. After joining Don King’s team, she broke pay-per-view records for women’s boxing.

Not everything was easy as her career included substance abuse, domestic violence, and her attempted murder by her thehusband and her trainer James Martin.

Deal with the Devil is now available on the Netflix video platform.