Mary Kom Confirms Divorce, Denies Affair Allegations In Official Statement

Indian Olympic medallist boxer Mary Kom finally broke her silence on the sprawling divorce rumours with her husband Karung Onkholer and affair allegations. Recently, she revealed an official statement issued by an advocate on social media X (formerly known as Twitter). Scroll down to learn more.

Mary Kom's Divorce Confirms

Amidst divorce rumours, Boxing Champion Mary Kom issued an official statement confirming her divorce from her husband Karung Onkholer. The statement read that she got legally divorced from her husband on December 20, 2023. The announcement came amid the growing separation rumours and affair allegations linking Mary Kom to her business associate, Hitesh Chaudhary. She categorically denied the affair claims and clarified that her separation from her husband is mutual and took place two years back.

 

 

 

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Mary Kom Issued An Official Statement

Mary Kom took to her social media X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the official statement. The statement read, “In the light of these speculative and incorrect media reports, I wish to issue the following clarifications: Ms. M.C. Mary Kom and Mr. Onkholer (Onler) Kom are no longer married and they have finalized their divorce by mutual consent under KOM CUSTOMARY LAW on December 20 2023, in the presence of both family members and leaders of the clan as the adjudicating authorities. The rumours regarding my client’s relationship involvement with Mr. Hitesh Choudhary or being in a relationship with another boxer’s husband, are categorically denied and should not be propagated by any media platform.”

 

 

 

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Mary strongly denied the affair allegations and media speculations. She further asked media outlets to refrain from interfering in her personal life. The statement further stated “Over the past two years, my client has been going through a deeply challenging time in her personal life, especially with her ex-husband. During this difficult hour, my client requests her friends, fans, and well-wishers to kindly give her the space and privacy she needs to navigate this difficult time. This notice serves as a formal request for all media entities, in all forms, to refrain from making baseless speculations about my client.” 

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— Dr. M C Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) April 30, 2025

“It is imperative that the media respects Mary Kom’s privacy and personal space. One press conference at Manipur has already been done to this effect. Failure to comply with these requests will prompt legal action against those who violate this notice, including but not limited to claims of defamation both civil and criminal and breaches of privacy rights as per applicable laws," the statement added.

 

 

 

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