Abbott Family Insurance Presents: Michael Larrimore on Faith, Family & Fighting
From the Ring to Redemption: Michael Larrimore’s Journey with Abbott Family Insurance
What happens when a fighter learns his biggest opponent isn’t in the ring—but within himself?
That’s the story of Michael Larrimore, rising BKFC star, father, husband, and now proud partner with Abbott Family Insurance.
The Thrill of the Fight
From an early age, Michael was drawn to combat sports. He remembers watching Bully Beatdown while dealing with bullies of his own, sparring with friends, and laughing about the idea of one day joining a bare-knuckle league.
Years later, that dream came true.
When BKFC came calling, Michael took a fight on two days’ notice, cut 11 pounds overnight, and stepped into the ring with nothing but faith and grit. He won—and his highlight reel went viral with over six million views.
But as every fighter knows… winning doesn’t tell the whole story.
The Hardest Knockout
Michael’s first professional loss came on the biggest stage: his first main event. The lights were bright, the crowd roaring.
And in that moment, he admits—he made it about himself.
“I got caught up in the Michael show,” he recalls.
Within seconds of the fight, he lost vision in his right eye. Soon after, he was knocked out for the first time in his career.
The physical pain was real. But the deeper sting was the spiritual lesson that followed.
“God said, ‘I took your vision away because you took your eyes off of Me.’”
That moment wasn’t just a defeat—it was a redirection.
Faith, Family, and Brotherhood
Michael’s life began to shift.
No longer defined by knockouts or titles, he focused on what mattered most: being a husband, a father, and a man of faith.
Before, his temper was quick. Now, his patience is stronger. Before, he looked for conflict. Now, he avoids it—for his family’s sake.
“I don’t want to put myself in a position where I can’t make it home to my kids,” he says.
That same brotherhood he found in the ring, he now embraces in faith communities, men’s groups, and partnerships like the one we share here at Abbott Family Insurance.
Why This Partnership Matters
We don’t just write policies—we build relationships.
Michael isn’t just a fighter; he’s a father, a believer, and a man learning to walk in purpose. His story is exactly why we do what we do: because protecting families is about more than coverage. It’s about giving people the freedom to fight the right battles—the ones that matter most.
From Loss to Legacy
Michael closed our conversation with a prayer—one that sums up his entire journey:
“Lord, be glorified by our actions, our thoughts, and our relationships. Let my life, even in the painful moments, point others to Your light.”
We’re proud to stand with Michael Larrimore—not just in the ring, but in life.
Because in the end, it’s not about how many fights you win.
It’s about who you become when the gloves come off.
