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Kali Meehan

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Kali Meehan
Born
Kalivati Meehan

(1970-03-09) 9 March 1970 (age 54)
Auckland, New Zealand
NationalityAustralian
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins42
Wins by KO32
Losses6
Draws0
No contests0

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.

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 New Zealand Joseph Parker TKO 3 (12), 1:00 15 Oct 2015 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand For vacant EPBC, OPBF, PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles
47 Win 42–5 New Zealand Shane Cameron UD 10 22 Nov 2014 New Zealand North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Won vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
46 Win 41–5 Australia Hunter Sam SD 3 4 Jun 2014 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
45 Win 40–5 New Zealand Brice Ritani-Coe UD 3 4 Jun 2014 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
44 Win 39–5 United Kingdom Michael Sprott KO 1 (3) 4 Jun 2014 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
43 Loss 38–5 United States Travis Walker TKO 6 (12), 0:55 7 Mar 2012 Australia Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, Australia Lost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
42 Win 38–4 Australia Michael Kirby TKO 1 (12), 1:00 24 Jun 2011 Australia Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, Australia Won vacant WBF heavyweight title
41 Win 37–4 Estonia Valeri Semishkur TKO 2 (6), 2:17 2 Apr 2011 Germany Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
40 Win 36–4 Nicaragua Evans Quinn UD 12 2 Sep 2010 Australia Le Montage, Sydney, Australia Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
39 Loss 35–4 Uzbekistan Ruslan Chagaev UD 12 22 May 2010 Germany Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
38 Win 35–3 United States Dominique Alexander KO 2 (8), 2:45 30 Aug 2008 Germany Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
37 Win 34–3 United States Jeremy Bates TKO 3 (10), 1:16 16 Feb 2008 Germany Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
36 Win 33–3 United States DaVarryl Williamson TKO 6 (12), 3:00 6 Oct 2007 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title
35 Win 32–3 South Africa Anton Nel KO 3 (12), 2:51 17 Nov 2006 Australia Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia Retained PABA heavyweight title
34 Win 31–3 Brazil Rogério Lobo KO 3 (12) 31 Mar 2006 Fiji FMF Dome, Suva, Fiji Won vacant PABA heavyweight title
33 Win 30–3 United States Tommy Connelly KO 3 (10), 1:42 28 Sep 2005 Germany Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
32 Loss 29–3 United States Hasim Rahman RTD 4 (12), 3:00 13 Nov 2004 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 29–2 United States Lamon Brewster SD 12 4 Sep 2004 United States Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For WBO heavyweight title
30 Win 29–1 United States Damon Reed TKO 6 (10), 2:35 10 Apr 2004 United States Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 New Zealand Shane Wijohn UD 6 27 Sep 2002 Australia Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
28 Win 27–1 Australia Colin Wilson KO 3 (8) 19 Jul 2002 Australia Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
27 Win 26–1 New Zealand Tone Fiso TKO 3 (10) 4 Mar 2002 Australia Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast, Australia
26 Win 25–1 Australia Colin Wilson KO 8 (12) 7 Dec 2001 Australia Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Australia Justin Fortune TKO 3 (8), 0:58 28 Sep 2001 Australia The Octagon, Sydney, Australia
24 Loss 23–1 United Kingdom Danny Williams TKO 1 (12), 0:32 9 Jun 2001 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England For Commonwealth heavyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Samoa Emilio Leti RTD 8 (12), 3:00 25 May 2001 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
22 Win 22–0 Fiji Mosese Kavika TKO 4 (12) 20 Apr 2001 Australia Le Montage, Sydney, Australia Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Australia Colin Wilson KO 4 (12) 9 Mar 2001 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
20 Win 20–0 New Zealand Tone Fiso UD 6 15 Dec 2000 Australia Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
19 Win 19–0 Australia Danny Buzza TKO 1 (12) 3 Nov 2000 Australia Star City Casino, Sydney, Australia Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
18 Win 18–0 New Zealand Don Ulhberg TKO 3 (6), 2:26 6 Oct 2000 Australia Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
17 Win 17–0 Australia James Grima TKO 2 (12), 0:43 7 Jul 2000 Australia Knox Netball Centre, Melbourne, Australia Retained Australian heavyweight title
16 Win 16–0 United States Ron Brown PTS 6 20 May 2000 United States Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Uganda Okello Peter KO 3 (10), 1:38 3 Nov 1999 Japan Iizuka, Japan
14 Win 14–0 Australia John Justice TKO 4 (10) 14 Oct 1999 Australia Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
13 Win 13–0 Australia Danny Buzza TKO 1 (12), 2:51 18 Sep 1999 Australia Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia Retained Australian heavyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Australia Bob Mirovic KO 4 (12) 25 Jun 1999 Australia Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia Won Australian heavyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Fiji David Ravu Ravu KO 2 (12) 15 Oct 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia Won vacant OBA heavyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Fiji Waisiki Ligaloa KO 3 (12), 2:29 30 Jul 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia Won South Seas heavyweight title
9 Win 9–0 New Zealand Tone Fiso PTS 10 18 Jul 1998 New Zealand Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8 Win 8–0 Australia Colin Wilson TKO 5 (12), 2:05 25 Jun 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia Won vacant interim OBA heavyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Australia Joe Kingi TKO 2 (8), 1:19 28 May 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
6 Win 6–0 New Zealand Paul Baker TKO 1 (8), 2:47 30 Apr 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
5 Win 5–0 Australia James Grima KO 4 (8) 26 Feb 1998 Australia Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
4 Win 4–0 Fiji Aisea Nama PTS 6 30 Nov 1997 New Zealand Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 New Zealand Finau Lavea KO 1 (6) 19 Oct 1997 New Zealand Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 New Zealand Finau Lavea PTS 4 21 Jun 1997 New Zealand Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 New Zealand Taule Mailisi KO 1 (6) 25 May 1997 New Zealand Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Professional debut

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

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.{{cite web}}: 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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