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The Breakdown of a Partnership: Inside the Public Dispute Between Mary Kom and Ex-Husband Onler
Indian boxing legend Mary Kom and her ex-husband, Onler Karong, are now in a bitter public fight. Onler has made shocking claims about the six-time world champion having multiple affairs.
This follows Mary’s own emotional statement, where she said she was "living a lie" for many years. She claims Onler took her money and mortgaged her land without telling her. The story has moved from a quiet 2023 divorce to a major battle over money and reputation.
The Partnership’s Collapse
The relationship between Mary Kom and Onler Karong is now completely broken. Both sides are making accusations that attack their 20-year marriage. Mary Kom recently spoke out about her "nightmare" experience. She said her problems started after a bad injury in 2022. While she was recovering, she found out Onler had taken large sums of money. She claims he took up to Rs. 10 lakhs at a time. She also says he gave her land to local groups to pay off his own debts.
Onler Karong denies all these financial claims. He says he lives in a small rented home in Delhi. He also claims Mary had an affair with a junior boxer in 2013 and was involved with a staff member at her boxing academy since 2017. Mary has previously called these rumors baseless and fake. However, the public nature of these new claims has shocked many sports fans across India.
What Are the Legal and Financial Stakes of the Mary Kom Divorce News?
The couple ended their marriage in December 2023 under Kom Customary Law. This is very important as tribal laws handle money and property differently than regular city laws. Mary claims she lost land worth crores of rupees and that now she is stuck with loans she never signed for.
Recovering this land will be hard, as she says local groups in Manipur now hold the property. This makes it a safety issue, not just a legal one. Mary is a wealthy athlete with a net worth of over Rs. 30 crores. If these new cheating allegations are proven true, she could lose her brand deals. Most big companies have "morality clauses" in their contracts. This means the Mary Kom divorce news could lead to a massive loss of future income for the boxing star.