Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Yahya McClain is an America former boxer, founder of Yahya Worldwide and Absoloot Boxing and Fitness Gym, CEO of YES Filmworks Inc. He has also worked as an actor, writer, movie producer, and director. Most of his work is in smaller films and television movies.. Most of his work is in smaller films and television movies.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Yahya McClain was born on September 15, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada, under the birth name Johnny McClain III. He is often referred to by his nickname, Yahya.
- He spent his formative years in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where he grew up alongside his two brothers, James and Danny.
- In 2000, Yahya got married to Laila Ali, a prominent boxer and the daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. During their marriage, Yahya also served as Laila’s manager. However, their personal and professional connection ended in 2005.
- Yahya has a son; however, he has been unable to see him for an extended period of time. He took his personal experiences with the family court system in the United States as inspiration to create a documentary called “CASUALTIES OF W.A.R. (WOMEN AND THE REGIME).” The documentary sheds light on parental alienation and corruption within the Family Courts and police.
Work, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Yahya McClain served until 2000, with a brief break to pursue his professional boxing career. He retired from the Marines with the rank of Staff Sergeant, accumulating 20 years of service.
- Yahya fought in the cruiserweight division. He stands at 189cm/6’2 ½” tall and had a 201cm reach. His boxing career achieved notable success, as he became a two-time World Boxing champion in the cruiserweight division. Impressively, he secured victories in seventeen bouts by knockout, while being knocked out only four times himself.
- Along with his brother James, Yahya holds the distinction of being inducted into the United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Fame. This honor was bestowed upon them simultaneously with boxing legend Ken Norton and Ann Marie Carrizales, the first female boxer recognized by the Hall of Fame.
- In addition to his accomplishments in the ring, Yahya worked as the manager for his ex-wife Laila Ali, showcasing his business acumen and support for fellow athletes.
- In 2013, Yahya expanded his creative pursuits by publishing the autobiographical book, “And Still: The Memoirography of Yahya McClain,” providing readers with a personal insight into his remarkable life journey.
- In the entertainment industry, Yahya’s has taken on diverse roles, including writing, producing, directing, and acting in numerous films and projects. While he predominantly works on smaller-scale films and television movies, his contributions continue to captivate audiences.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- McClain actively advocates for parental rights and has spoken at events such as Americans For Equal Shared Parenting, where he promotes awareness about parental alienation, a subject close to his heart.
- Both Johnny and his brother James have been inducted into the United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Fame, possibly the only time this has happened. Ken Norton, a boxer who had defeated Muhammed Ali, was inducted, posthumously, into the Hall of Fame at the same time, as was the first female boxer to be inducted, Ann Marie Carrizales.
- Though retired from boxing, Johnny still carries a set of boxing gloves in the boot of his car.
