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Kali Meehan

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.

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

Amateur career

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

Professional career

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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

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Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports[1][2]

Professional boxing record

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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

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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

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  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]

References

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  1. ^ "FIGHT CALL OUT - Episode 1 - Epicentre.tv". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Fight Call Out | Home". Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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