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Team GB boxing hero Nicola Adams left heartbroken after fiancée Marlen Esparza left her for her trainer — and now they’re engaged

BOXING champ Nicola Adams is heartbroken after her fiancée left her for a man.

The double Olympic gold medallist, 35, got engaged to fellow boxer Marlen Esparza at London’s Shard.

 Nicola Adams has been left devastated after splitting from fiancée Marlen Esparza
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Nicola Adams has been left devastated after splitting from fiancée Marlen Esparza

But 16 months later the wedding is off and the US athlete, 28, has declared her love for her personal trainer.

Marlen and her new love, known only as Frank, plan to marry this summer.

Marlen, who won flyweight bronze to Nicola’s gold at London 2012, posted a picture of herself and Frank on Instagram.

She gushed: “I have had the most difficult time of my entire life but God always has his way! You saved my life and I can’t wait to spend forever with you.”

 US boxer Marlen Esparza gushed about her new personal trainer fiance Frank on Instagram
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US boxer Marlen Esparza gushed about her new personal trainer fiance Frank on Instagram
 Nicola's friends say the Team GB star is focusing her energy on her fight next month despite Marlen's shock engagement
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Nicola's friends say the Team GB star is focusing her energy on her fight next month despite Marlen's shock engagementCredit: PA:Press Association
 Marlen competing in the Women's Fly Boxing Quarterfinals at the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Marlen competing in the Women's Fly Boxing Quarterfinals at the London 2012 Olympic GamesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

 

 The pair looked set to tie the knot after getting engaged at London's Shard
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The pair looked set to tie the knot after getting engaged at London's ShardCredit: REX FEATURES

But friends of Leeds-born Nicola insist she ended the relationship and that Marlen is on the rebound.

A pal explained: “Marlen started going out a lot. It became too much. Nicola was left with no choice but to break things off a month ago.

“Then just a few weeks later everyone discovers Marlen has got engaged to some guy she’s just met and they are getting married in six weeks — it’s crazy.

“Any break-up is going to affect you, but Nicola’s focusing all her energy on her fight next month.”

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