Tony Cavalero accompanies Sydney Sweeney in Christy Martin's biography

Tony Cavalero has been booked to star opposite Sydney Sweeney in the upcoming boxing biopic about Christy Martin.

deadline reported on Friday, October 11th that The Righteous Gems The actor will portray James “Shortdog” Maloney in the Sweeney-directed film.

This untitled biopic, financed by Black Bear, tells the true story of Christy Martin, who became America's most successful female boxer in the 1990s.

Her life changed dramatically when she met her manager and future husband, Jim Martin, in 1989.

She made history when she became the first woman to sign with legendary promoter Don King and the only female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.

As a new member of the cast, Cavalero gained recognition for his breakthrough role as Keefe in the HBO series The Righteous Gems.

He recently made his debut at the SXSW Film Festival Cold walletwhere he played Dom alongside Raul Castillo and Melonie Diaz.

His upcoming films include a role alongside Simon Rex in Operation Taco Gary.

In addition to Sweeney and Cavalero, the upcoming boxing biopic features a stellar cast including Ben Foster, Chad L. Coleman, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Katy O'Brian and Merritt Weaver.