Kali Meehan
Australian boxer
Kali Meehan
Born Kalivati Meehan
(1970-03-09 ) 9 March 1970 (age 54) Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality Australian Statistics Weight(s) Heavyweight Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 48 Wins 42 Wins by KO 32 Losses 6 Draws 0 No contests 0
Kalivati Gerald Meehan (born 9 March 1970) is an Australian professional boxer of Fijian descent. He turned pro after a career in rugby league . His son Willis Meehan plays rugby league and boxes.
Amateur career
Before becoming professional, Meehan fought as an amateur with a record of 23–5.[citation needed ]
Professional career
Nicknamed "Meanhands"[citation needed ] , Meehan's memorable appearances include a contested loss in the WBO heavyweight title bout to Lamon Brewster , KO loss to Hasim Rahman , and a first-round TKO loss to Danny Williams in another title bout for British Commonwealth crown.
He had been the Australian heavyweight champion with multiple successful defences until 2000 when he vacated the title.[citation needed ]
In October 2007, Meehan beat contender DaVarryl Williamson , knocking him down and winning via a TKO in the 6th round.[citation needed ]
In February 2008, he defeated Jeremy Bates knocking him out in the 3rd round of a 10-round bout.[citation needed ]
in 2010 he lost to Ruslan Chagaev in May on a points decision and beat Evans Quinn in September, also on points.[citation needed ]
In 2015 he lost to Joseph Parker by TKO in the third round.
Television career
Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports [ 1] [ 2]
Professional boxing record
48 fights
42 wins
6 losses
By knockout
32
4
By decision
10
2
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
48
Loss
42–6
Joseph Parker
TKO
3 (12), 1:00
15 Oct 2015
The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
For vacant EPBC , OPBF , PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles
47
Win
42–5
Shane Cameron
UD
10
22 Nov 2014
North Shore Events Centre , Auckland, New Zealand
Won vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
46
Win
41–5
Hunter Sam
SD
3
4 Jun 2014
The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
45
Win
40–5
Brice Ritani-Coe
UD
3
4 Jun 2014
The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
44
Win
39–5
Michael Sprott
KO
1 (3)
4 Jun 2014
The Trusts Arena , Auckland, New Zealand
43
Loss
38–5
Travis Walker
TKO
6 (12), 0:55
7 Mar 2012
Derwent Entertainment Centre , Hobart , Australia
Lost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
42
Win
38–4
Michael Kirby
TKO
1 (12), 1:00
24 Jun 2011
Southport Australian Football Club , Gold Coast, Australia
Won vacant WBF heavyweight title
41
Win
37–4
Valeri Semishkur
TKO
2 (6), 2:17
2 Apr 2011
Gerry Weber Stadion , Halle , Germany
40
Win
36–4
Evans Quinn
UD
12
2 Sep 2010
Le Montage, Sydney, Australia
Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
39
Loss
35–4
Ruslan Chagaev
UD
12
22 May 2010
Stadthalle, Rostock , Germany
38
Win
35–3
Dominique Alexander
KO
2 (8), 2:45
30 Aug 2008
Max-Schmeling-Halle , Berlin , Germany
37
Win
34–3
Jeremy Bates
TKO
3 (10), 1:16
16 Feb 2008
Nuremberg Arena , Nuremberg , Germany
36
Win
33–3
DaVarryl Williamson
TKO
6 (12), 3:00
6 Oct 2007
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title
35
Win
32–3
Anton Nel
KO
3 (12), 2:51
17 Nov 2006
Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
Retained PABA heavyweight title
34
Win
31–3
Rogério Lobo
KO
3 (12)
31 Mar 2006
FMF Dome , Suva , Fiji
Won vacant PABA heavyweight title
33
Win
30–3
Tommy Connelly
KO
3 (10), 1:42
28 Sep 2005
Color Line Arena , Hamburg , Germany
32
Loss
29–3
Hasim Rahman
RTD
4 (12), 3:00
13 Nov 2004
Madison Square Garden , New York City , New York , U.S.
31
Loss
29–2
Lamon Brewster
SD
12
4 Sep 2004
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
For WBO heavyweight title
30
Win
29–1
Damon Reed
TKO
6 (10), 2:35
10 Apr 2004
Mandalay Bay Resort , Las Vegas , Nevada , U.S.
29
Win
28–1
Shane Wijohn
UD
6
27 Sep 2002
Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
28
Win
27–1
Colin Wilson
KO
3 (8)
19 Jul 2002
Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford , Australia
27
Win
26–1
Tone Fiso
TKO
3 (10)
4 Mar 2002
Jupiters Hotel and Casino , Gold Coast, Australia
26
Win
25–1
Colin Wilson
KO
8 (12)
7 Dec 2001
Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
25
Win
24–1
Justin Fortune
TKO
3 (8), 0:58
28 Sep 2001
The Octagon, Sydney, Australia
24
Loss
23–1
Danny Williams
TKO
1 (12), 0:32
9 Jun 2001
York Hall , London , England
For Commonwealth heavyweight title
23
Win
23–0
Emilio Leti
RTD
8 (12), 3:00
25 May 2001
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
22
Win
22–0
Mosese Kavika
TKO
4 (12)
20 Apr 2001
Le Montage, Sydney, Australia
Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
21
Win
21–0
Colin Wilson
KO
4 (12)
9 Mar 2001
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
20
Win
20–0
Tone Fiso
UD
6
15 Dec 2000
Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
19
Win
19–0
Danny Buzza
TKO
1 (12)
3 Nov 2000
Star City Casino, Sydney , Australia
Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
18
Win
18–0
Don Ulhberg
TKO
3 (6), 2:26
6 Oct 2000
Seagulls Rugby League Club , Tweed Heads , Australia
17
Win
17–0
James Grima
TKO
2 (12), 0:43
7 Jul 2000
Knox Netball Centre, Melbourne , Australia
Retained Australian heavyweight title
16
Win
16–0
Ron Brown
PTS
6
20 May 2000
Bally's Park Place , Atlantic City , New Jersey , U.S.
15
Win
15–0
Okello Peter
KO
3 (10), 1:38
3 Nov 1999
Iizuka , Japan
14
Win
14–0
John Justice
TKO
4 (10)
14 Oct 1999
Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
13
Win
13–0
Danny Buzza
TKO
1 (12), 2:51
18 Sep 1999
Magic Millions, Gold Coast , Australia
Retained Australian heavyweight title
12
Win
12–0
Bob Mirovic
KO
4 (12)
25 Jun 1999
Wyong RSL, Wyong , Australia
Won Australian heavyweight title
11
Win
11–0
David Ravu Ravu
KO
2 (12)
15 Oct 1998
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
Won vacant OBA heavyweight title
10
Win
10–0
Waisiki Ligaloa
KO
3 (12), 2:29
30 Jul 1998
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
Won South Seas heavyweight title
9
Win
9–0
Tone Fiso
PTS
10
18 Jul 1998
Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8
Win
8–0
Colin Wilson
TKO
5 (12), 2:05
25 Jun 1998
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
Won vacant interim OBA heavyweight title
7
Win
7–0
Joe Kingi
TKO
2 (8), 1:19
28 May 1998
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
6
Win
6–0
Paul Baker
TKO
1 (8), 2:47
30 Apr 1998
Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
5
Win
5–0
James Grima
KO
4 (8)
26 Feb 1998
Southport RSL , Southport , Australia
4
Win
4–0
Aisea Nama
PTS
6
30 Nov 1997
Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3
Win
3–0
Finau Lavea
KO
1 (6)
19 Oct 1997
Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
2
Win
2–0
Finau Lavea
PTS
4
21 Jun 1997
Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1
Win
1–0
Taule Mailisi
KO
1 (6)
25 May 1997
Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland , New Zealand
Title reigns
Date
Titles Held Professional
Defenses Title
Active Champion
2014
WBA Pan African heavyweight
0
active
2011
World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight
0
World Champion = Retired
2010
IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight
1
inactive
2007
WBO NABO heavyweight title
0
inactive
2006
PABA heavyweight
1
inactive
2001
WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight
1
inactive
2000
IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight
2
inactive
1999
OPBF Eliminator Heavyweight Title
0
inactive
1999
Australian heavyweight
2
inactive
1998
Oceanic Boxing Association heavyweight
1
inactive
Awards and recognitions
2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[ 3]
References
External links
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