Does Greg Hardy Have a Wife or Girlfriend? All About Ex-NFLer’s Parents, Family, Relationships & More

Is Greg Hardy turning into a scoundrel? Probably yes! Not only as an accomplished pass rusher, he has also etched his name in the MMA world. Known for his relentless pursuit and explosive speed, Hardy became a triumphant sack player by recording 15 sacks in a single season (2013), tying with the Carolina Panthers. And, obviously, his 3-0 amateur record in mixed martial arts can not be overlooked. But, despite having a notable career trajectory in the NFL and MMA, his off-field saga curdled into an unpleasant refrain that brought him into the spotlight again. And, one such incident was repeated on Wednesday afternoon in Texas.

Sadly, Greg Hardy has run into legal issues once more. Relationships between the former NFL DE and his family members and ex-girlfriend became sour. Yes, on Wednesday, a former Cowboys DE was detained for assaulting one of his close relatives. According to the official records, ex-Panther pass rusher was accused of “assault causing bodily injury family member.”  And, the latest incident sparked the fans’ interest in his relationship and family. So, is Hardy married?

The answer to the above question is a ‘no!’ Greg Hardy isn’t married. In fact, he isn’t in any relationship till now after breaking up with Holder. He is survived by his parents, Greg Sr. and Lan Hardy. However, there is very limited information available about his parents besides their names.

Even the former sixth-round pick of the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft, Hardy, removed his parents’ photos from his online media profile. Nevertheless, it is acknowledged that the player has steady guardians. Yes! Greg Hardy grew up in a home where discipline wasn’t just expected, it was the norm.

His mom, Lan, worked as a police detective in Millington and even carried a gun, so you can imagine she didn’t play around. His dad, Greg Sr., had his own tough edge, too. He played college football at Mississippi State. Together, they built a household where structure, strength, and high standards were just part of everyday life. Besides their parents, he has a younger sibling, Ben Hardy, whom he mentioned during a Q&A session.

However, he has not talked about him much. But, according to Grizz official website, just like Greg Hardy, his younger brother Ben is also involved in football. He played at the WR position in Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. On the other hand, Ben’s older brother served as a four-year letterman for the Griz from 2009-2012.

Besides this, there is no other information available about Greg Hardy’s family members. But one major incident happened in his life that reportedly detached him from his former girlfriend. Previously, in 2014, the UFC fighter caught considerable attention for having a toxic relationship with his ex-partner, Nicole Holder.

Greg Hardy’s controversial relationship with his ex-girlfriend

Over a decade ago, on May 13, 2014, ex-NFLer Hardy, who transitioned into a boxer, was arrested for allegedly attacking and threatening to kill his then-girlfriend, which resulted in a suspension. Hardy’s ex-partner, Nicole, claimed that Hardy put his hands on her throat and shoved her into a gun-filled couch.

“He looked me in my eyes and he told me he was going to kill me,” Holder affirmed.  In her statement, she also expressed her terrible experience, adding, she was “so scared” and “wanted to die”. She further disclosed that “When he loosened his grip slightly, I said just, ‘Do it. Kill me.’” In addition, Greg Hardy’s ex-girlfriend also claimed: “Hardy picked me up and threw me into the tile tub area in his bathroom. I have bruises from head to toe, including my head, neck, back, shoulders arms, legs, elbow and feet. Hardy pulled me from the tub by my hair, screaming at me that he was going to kill me, break my arms, and other threats that I completely believe.” 

After a year of this reported horrific incident, Nicole also took the internet by storm by sharing multiple pictures of her injuries. It featured Holder with several wounds throughout her body. However, Hardy, who signed with the Cowboys in 2015 after spending five seasons in Carolina, denied the allegations against him. Nevertheless, he was found guilty of two counts of domestic abuse and was given a two-month suspended jail term, besides 18 months of probation.

A few months later, after his ex-girlfriend failed to appear in court to defend herself, Hardy filed an appeal of his conviction and was later successful in having the charges removed from his record. Reportedly, Hardy and his ex-girlfriend settled a civil lawsuit. The whole incident led to his suspension for the first four games to start the 2015 season, reducing the ban from 10 to 4. After that, in 2016, he ended his NFL career and transitioned into MMA fighting.