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Hi, I'm Yahya McClain. I'm a former two-time world boxing champion, a USMC veteran, an actor, and the CEO of Yah Filmworks LLC. For more than 30 years I've blended sports, entertainment, and storytelling, founded Yahya Worldwide, and built a career promoting and producing projects across film, TV, and live events. Today I helm Yah Filmworks Promotions, bring stories to life, and work to inspire healthier futures through Absoloot Boxing and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunities to mentor, coach, and collaborate with artists, athletes, and audiences around the world.…Hi, I'm Yahya McClain. I'm a former two-time world boxing champion, a USMC veteran, an actor, and the CEO of Yah Filmworks LLC. For more than 30 years I've blended sports, entertainment, and storytelling, founded Yahya Worldwide, and built a career promoting and producing projects across film, TV, and live events. Today I helm Yah Filmworks Promotions, bring stories to life, and work to inspire healthier futures through Absoloot Boxing and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunities to mentor, coach, and collaborate with artists, athletes, and audiences around the world.

Yahya McClain

Actor, Session Artist, Stunt Performer, +5

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Hi, I'm Yahya McClain. I'm a former two-time world boxing champion, a USMC veteran, an actor, and the CEO of Yah Filmworks LLC. For more than 30 years I've blended sports, entertainment, and storytelling, founded Yahya Worldwide, and built a career promoting and producing projects across film, TV, and live events. Today I helm Yah Filmworks Promotions, bring stories to life, and work to inspire healthier futures through Absoloot Boxing and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunities to mentor, coach, and collaborate with artists, athletes, and audiences around the world.…Hi, I'm Yahya McClain. I'm a former two-time world boxing champion, a USMC veteran, an actor, and the CEO of Yah Filmworks LLC. For more than 30 years I've blended sports, entertainment, and storytelling, founded Yahya Worldwide, and built a career promoting and producing projects across film, TV, and live events. Today I helm Yah Filmworks Promotions, bring stories to life, and work to inspire healthier futures through Absoloot Boxing and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunities to mentor, coach, and collaborate with artists, athletes, and audiences around the world.

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Hi, I’m Yahya McClain. I’m a former two-time world boxing champion, a USMC veteran, an actor, and the CEO of Yah Filmworks LLC. For more than 30 years I’ve blended sports, entertainment, and storytelling, founded Yahya Worldwide, and built a career promoting and producing projects across film, TV, and live events.

Today I helm Yah Filmworks Promotions, bring stories to life, and work to inspire healthier futures through Absoloot Boxing and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation. I’m grateful for the opportunities to mentor, coach, and collaborate with artists, athletes, and audiences around the world.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Yahya Worldwide

January 1, 1990 - Present

Founded Yahya Worldwide, a promotional company promoting jazz concerts in Atlanta, Georgia and Las Vegas, Nevada; involved in promoting events and entertainment ventures.

CEO at YAH Filmworks LLC

January 1, 2010 - Present

Chief executive of YAH Filmworks LLC, a film and television production company; oversaw development of projects including C.I.G.A.R. The Movie and Comedy Camp.

Boxing Promoter at Yah Filmworks Promotions

November 23, 2024 - February 15, 2025

Promoter of boxing events, including The South Got Something 2 Say Bout Boxing, and involved with Absoloot Boxing events and the Absoloot Awareness Foundation.

Ring Announcer at Boxing Promotions (Self-employed)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Began career as a Ring Announcer for Boxing; commentated and hosted major events on pay-per-view.

Actor at Various productions (Creed III, Chevy Commercial, The BMF TV Series, Mistletoe Flip Yule Log II)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Began taking major acting roles in 2022, including Creed III, a national Chevy commercial, a guest-starring role on The BMF TV Series, and a part in Mistletoe Flip Yule Log II.