Kali Meehan

Kalivati Gerald Meehan (born 9 March 1970 in Auckland, New Zealand) 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.

Kali Meehan
Statistics
Real nameKalivati Meehan
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
NationalityAustralian
Born (1970-03-09) 9 March 1970
Auckland, New Zealand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins42
Wins by KO32
Losses6
Draws0
No contests0

Amateur career

Before becoming professional, Meehan fought as an amateur with a record of 23–5.

Professional career

Nicknamed "Meanhands", 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.

In October 2007, Meehan beat contender DaVarryl Williamson, knocking him down and winning via a TKO in the 6th round.

In February 2008, he defeated Jeremy Bates knocking him out in the 3rd round of a 10-round bout.

in 2010 he lost to Ruslan Chagaev in May on a points decision and beat Evans Quinn in September, also on points.

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
Professional record summary
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 Professional debut

Title reigns
Date Titles Held Professional Defenses Title Active Champion
2014WBA Pan African heavyweight
0
active
2011World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight
0
World Champion = Retired
2010IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight
1
inactive
2007WBO NABO heavyweight title
0
inactive
2006PABA heavyweight
1
inactive
2001WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight
1
inactive
2000IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight
2
inactive
1999OPBF Eliminator Heavyweight Title
0
inactive
1999Australian heavyweight
2
inactive
1998 Oceanic Boxing Association heavyweight
1
inactive

Awards and recognitions
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://fightcallout.com/
  3. "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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