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December 22, 2025
The life and near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
November 6, 2025 / 1:58 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Christy Salters-Martin was a world-famous female boxer.
- Her husband, Jim Martin, attacked her on November 23, 2010, stabbing and shooting her.
- Christy had decided to divorce Jim Martin before the attack.
- Jim Martin used Christy's secrets to control her during their marriage.
- Christy managed to escape and alert a passing driver for help.
- Jim Martin was found seven days later and charged with attempted murder.
- He was found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years.
- Jim Martin died in custody on November 26, 2024.
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