Kali Meehan
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Kali Meehan | |
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| Born | Kalivati Meehan 9 March 1970 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[edit]
Before becoming professional, Meehan fought as an amateur with a record of 23–5.[citation needed]
Professional career[edit]
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[edit]
Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports[1][2]
Professional boxing record[edit]
| 48 fights | 42 wins | 6 losses |
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| By knockout | 32 | 4 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 48 | Loss | 42–6 |  Joseph Parker
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TKO | 3 (12), 1:00 | 15 Oct 2015 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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For vacant EPBC, OPBF, PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles |
| 47 | Win | 42–5 | Shane Cameron
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UD | 10 | 22 Nov 2014 | North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title |
| 46 | Win | 41–5 |  Hunter Sam
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SD | 3 | 4 Jun 2014 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 45 | Win | 40–5 | Brice Ritani-Coe
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UD | 3 | 4 Jun 2014 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 44 | Win | 39–5 |  Michael Sprott
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KO | 1 (3) | 4 Jun 2014 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 43 | Loss | 38–5 |  Travis Walker
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TKO | 6 (12), 0:55 | 7 Mar 2012 | Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, Australia
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Lost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
| 42 | Win | 38–4 | Michael Kirby
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TKO | 1 (12), 1:00 | 24 Jun 2011 | Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, Australia
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Won vacant WBF heavyweight title |
| 41 | Win | 37–4 |  Valeri Semishkur
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TKO | 2 (6), 2:17 | 2 Apr 2011 |  Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
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| 40 | Win | 36–4 |  Evans Quinn
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UD | 12 | 2 Sep 2010 | Le Montage, Sydney, Australia
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Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
| 39 | Loss | 35–4 |  Ruslan Chagaev
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UD | 12 | 22 May 2010 | Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
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| 38 | Win | 35–3 | Dominique Alexander
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KO | 2 (8), 2:45 | 30 Aug 2008 | Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
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| 37 | Win | 34–3 | Jeremy Bates
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TKO | 3 (10), 1:16 | 16 Feb 2008 | Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
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| 36 | Win | 33–3 | DaVarryl Williamson
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TKO | 6 (12), 3:00 | 6 Oct 2007 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
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Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title |
| 35 | Win | 32–3 |  Anton Nel
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KO | 3 (12), 2:51 | 17 Nov 2006 | Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
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Retained PABA heavyweight title |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 |  Rogério Lobo
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KO | 3 (12) | 31 Mar 2006 |  FMF Dome, Suva, Fiji
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Won vacant PABA heavyweight title |
| 33 | Win | 30–3 | Tommy Connelly
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KO | 3 (10), 1:42 | 28 Sep 2005 | Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
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| 32 | Loss | 29–3 | Hasim Rahman
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RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | 13 Nov 2004 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 31 | Loss | 29–2 | Lamon Brewster
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SD | 12 | 4 Sep 2004 | Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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For WBO heavyweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Damon Reed
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TKO | 6 (10), 2:35 | 10 Apr 2004 | Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Shane Wijohn
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UD | 6 | 27 Sep 2002 | Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
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| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Colin Wilson
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KO | 3 (8) | 19 Jul 2002 | Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
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| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Tone Fiso
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TKO | 3 (10) | 4 Mar 2002 | Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast, Australia
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| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Colin Wilson
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KO | 8 (12) | 7 Dec 2001 | Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
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Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Justin Fortune
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TKO | 3 (8), 0:58 | 28 Sep 2001 | The Octagon, Sydney, Australia
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| 24 | Loss | 23–1 | Danny Williams
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TKO | 1 (12), 0:32 | 9 Jun 2001 | York Hall, London, England
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For Commonwealth heavyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Emilio Leti
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RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 25 May 2001 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Mosese Kavika
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TKO | 4 (12) | 20 Apr 2001 | Le Montage, Sydney, Australia
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Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Colin Wilson
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KO | 4 (12) | 9 Mar 2001 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Tone Fiso
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UD | 6 | 15 Dec 2000 | Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Danny Buzza
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TKO | 1 (12) | 3 Nov 2000 | Star City Casino, Sydney, Australia
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Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Don Ulhberg
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TKO | 3 (6), 2:26 | 6 Oct 2000 | Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | James Grima
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TKO | 2 (12), 0:43 | 7 Jul 2000 | Knox Netball Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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Retained Australian heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ron Brown
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PTS | 6 | 20 May 2000 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 |  Okello Peter
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KO | 3 (10), 1:38 | 3 Nov 1999 |  Iizuka, Japan
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | John Justice
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TKO | 4 (10) | 14 Oct 1999 | Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Danny Buzza
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TKO | 1 (12), 2:51 | 18 Sep 1999 | Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
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Retained Australian heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Bob Mirovic
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KO | 4 (12) | 25 Jun 1999 | Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
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Won Australian heavyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | David Ravu Ravu
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KO | 2 (12) | 15 Oct 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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Won vacant OBA heavyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Waisiki Ligaloa
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KO | 3 (12), 2:29 | 30 Jul 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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Won South Seas heavyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Tone Fiso
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PTS | 10 | 18 Jul 1998 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Colin Wilson
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TKO | 5 (12), 2:05 | 25 Jun 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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Won vacant interim OBA heavyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Joe Kingi
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TKO | 2 (8), 1:19 | 28 May 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Paul Baker
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TKO | 1 (8), 2:47 | 30 Apr 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | James Grima
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KO | 4 (8) | 26 Feb 1998 | Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Aisea Nama
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PTS | 6 | 30 Nov 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Finau Lavea
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KO | 1 (6) | 19 Oct 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Finau Lavea
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PTS | 4 | 21 Jun 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Taule Mailisi
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KO | 1 (6) | 25 May 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Title reigns[edit]
| Date | Titles Held Professional | Defenses Title | Active Champion |
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| 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[edit]
- 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "FIGHT CALL OUT - Episode 1 - Epicentre.tv". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Fight Call Out | Home". Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
- ^ "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
External links[edit]
- http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.
- Boxing record for Kali Meehan from BoxRec (registration required)