Mary Kom is the most renowned female boxer. However, the athlete is in the news for her personal life and her now-very-public divorce feud with her ex-husband, Onler. The two parted ways after twenty years of marriage and grown-up children. Their divorce was finalised in 2023, and in 2025, Mary confirmed their divorce. Recently, Mary shocked everyone by claiming that she was the sole breadwinner for the family, and her ex-husband would sleep at home. Now, Onler shared his side of the story and how it is their children suffering the most.
Mary Kom’s ex-husband shared his side of the story
Mary Kom’s ex-husband, Onler, shared his side of the story in an interview with the Hindustan Times. He revealed that his oldest kids were heartbroken and unhappy with their mother’s affair. In fact, one of them wanted to beat up the man. However, it is Onler who tried to pacify them. He said:
“I met my oldest kids recently. We spent some time together. They were heartbroken and very unhappy with their mother’s alleged affair. One of them said they wanted to beat up the man. I told them to let go and focus on the happy things and memories. And that I will always be here for them, no matter what. That I would always be their father.”