Former Runway Model, however that's the least impressive. She then became a professional boxer, and is now a film exec at Independent Media in New York.
He came to NYC as an immigrant 10 years ago with less than 100 dollars.
She was the trainer with Swank in Million Dollar Baby... Sorry she's not a pro, but golden gloves. I'm unsure of her record.
He credits her advice on planting more on each punch in his victory over Daniel Santos for the world title.