Olympic boxing icon MC Mary Kom has posted a clarification video, apologising for any offence caused by her recent "didn't earn a single rupee' remarks, which sparked widespread criticism on social media.

The six-time world champion said that her comments were taken out of context and attributed her comments to a culmination of pent-up emotions, depression, feelings of being used, and betrayal.

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Kom posted an Instagram video in which she opened up about her troubled marriage with Karung Onkholer (Onler), alleging that a breach of trust led to a downward spiral. The legendary boxer also stated that she was defrauded of crores of rupees.

“I want to clarify this: it is not that my marriage was never successful. Everything was fine for many years. But later, when the trust completely broke, things changed," Mary Kom said in the video.

Watch the video here

“Despite this, I want to clarify that even after my divorce, in April 2025, and even after a press release circulated against me, I did not give any statement publicly or to the media. I have always conducted myself with dignity and restraint," she added.

In the video, she distanced herself from claims that she was critical of football, youth culture, or the sporting community, emphasising that her words were not a broadside against men in general.

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“My remark was taken in the wrong direction on social media, which is quite unfortunate. I am absolutely not against youth football, culture, or the football fraternity. I am a boxer, but I love football from the heart and I myself like playing football. My comment was not for any sport or players," she said.

“Everyone starts from the streets, but only those who work hard, sweat, and remain determined till the end become people like Sunil Chhetri or Bhaichung. That is what we meant. My ex said that he sacrificed his football career. He used to play football in Shillong, but after leaving football, I met him later in Delhi," she added.

“I sincerely apologise to all those people, especially the wider male community, who were hurt or disappointed by my comment on the Aap Ki Adalat show. My statement was never meant for all men, nor was it meant to demean or insult any individual. That comment was purely connected to our conflict and issues. That moment was emotionally overwhelming for me; years of suppressed pain, depression, feeling used, and betrayal surfaced all at once. I want to make it clear that the statement should not be seen as a teaching, ideology, or concept. I do not promote any kind of negative thought or narrative," she concluded.