Lucia Rijker, born and raised in Amsterdam - Holland, is a 4 time former World Champion as a Kickboxer, and a 2 time former World Campion as a Boxer. She is undefeated in 54 fights, with 39 KO's and is currently ranked #1. She has trained with other World Champions such as: Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson and Vitali Klitchco to name a few. Lucia has been in the ring professionally for over 23 years. She was nominated for the toughest athlete of America by USA, together with Lance Armstrong and Tiger woords. Also, she practices buddhism for already 12 years and is an honor graduated student of the University of living life. Lucia played the opponent of Hillary Swank in Million Dollar Baby.

Million Dollar Baby

In the wake of a painful estrangement from his
daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time--then Maggie Fitzgerald walks into his gym. In a life of constant struggle, Maggie's gotten herself this far on raw talent, unshakable focus and a tremendous force of will. But more than anything, she wants someone to believe in her. The last thing Frankie needs is that kind of responsibility-- let alone that kind of risk--but won over by Maggie's sheer determination, he begrudgingly agrees to take her on. In turns exasperating and inspiring each other, the two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts, and they find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. Yet, they both face a battle that will demand more heart and courage than any they've ever known.

Swank's time in the gym also presented her with the opportunity to experience firsthand what it's like to be a female boxer in the overwhelmingly male-dominated sport. The actress sparred with professional female fighters such as Lucia.