Mary Kom and her husband Karung Onkholer, widely known as Onler, are reportedly facing serious issues in their marriage, with speculation suggesting a possible divorce. The couple, married since 2005, has allegedly been living apart for some time now.
Sources claim the rift began after Onler’s loss in the 2022 Manipur Assembly Elections. The duo is said to have spent around ₹2-3 crore on the campaign, and the defeat reportedly strained their relationship.
As reported by Hindustan Times, Mary has moved to their Faridabad residence with their four children, while Onler remains in Delhi.
“Mary moved to Faridabad with their (four) children, while Onler has been living in Delhi with some family members,” a source close to the couple told the paper. “Their differences escalated after the elections. Mary was reportedly unhappy about the financial losses – around INR 2-3 crores – incurred during the campaign and (the fact) that he lost.”
The same source revealed Onler was initially reluctant to enter politics but agreed following Mary’s insistence.
“It was Mary’s idea. He didn’t want to contest and had warned her that Manipur’s political landscape was volatile at the time,” the paper quoted a source as saying. “After the defeat, things worsened. Their usual marital disagreements turned serious, and Mary moved into her Faridabad house with the kids.”
Although no official statements have been made, divorce rumors continue to circulate. A boxer close to the couple added fuel to the speculation by alleging a new relationship on Mary’s part.
“The separation rumours about Mary Kom and Onler might not be just rumours. No one knows the reason for sure, though. Everyone whispers about Mary ma’am being in a relationship with another boxer’s husband. Speculation has been fuelled further by her recent Instagram posts featuring him as her business associate.”
The report also shed light on the emotional toll the situation has taken on Onler.
“He’s heartbroken. He has always been a devoted father and gave up his football career to support Mary and raise their kids. Now he’s unable to meet them, and it’s taken a toll on him emotionally. It is no secret that he put his career on hold so that Mary could build hers,” the source said in the report.
While no confirmation has come from the couple themselves, the story continues to unfold with increasing public interest.
