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

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.

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Language

English
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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.

Education

at Art Institute of Atlanta
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education