Lucia Rijker
Biography
A Dutch boxer, kickboxer, and actress, Lucia Rijker was born in Amsterdam and began training in judo at age six. She later became the Netherlands Junior Champion in fencing before taking up kickboxing at fifteen and knocking out American champion Lily Rodriguez. Rijker went on to amass a 36-0 kickboxing record and win four world titles. In boxing she was undefeated at 17-0 with 14 knockouts and held the WIBF welterweight title. She appeared as Billie Osterman in Million Dollar Baby (2004) and had a minor role in Rollerball (2002), plus a cameo on The L Word and a part in Star Trek. She has trained under Freddie Roach and in 2012 was hired as a striking coach to Ronda Rousey. Rijker was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019.
58years old
Turns 59 on December 6in 55 days
- Born Amsterdam
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Lucia Frederica Rijker (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 17 years2002 to 2019
Every film, newest first
- 2019The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's EyesIMDb rating 6.3
- 2004Million Dollar BabyIMDb rating 8.1
- 2002RollerballIMDb rating 3.2
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A first
Rijker began training in judo at age six, and by fourteen she had become the Netherlands Junior Champion in fencing.
First role
Rijker began kickboxing at fifteen. That same year, she knocked out Lily Rodriguez, who was the reigning American kickboxing champion.
A change of course
After winning her first 14 fights, Rijker could not get a match with Christy Martin. She left boxing in 1999 to try acting in Hollywood.
A first
In 2014, Rijker belonged to the first group of inductees into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame, which held the ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Early training
Rijker trained under boxing coach Freddie Roach for several years and in 2012 was hired as a striking coach for former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey.
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Worked with
Lucia Rijker made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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John McTiernanDirector, 1 film, 2002
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All films by Gary Stretch
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2020 | International Boxing Hall of Fame | Won | |
| International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame | Won | ||
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