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
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 |
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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 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (12), 1:00 | 15 Oct 2015 | ![]() |
For vacant EPBC, OPBF, PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles |
47 | Win | 42–5 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 22 Nov 2014 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title |
46 | Win | 41–5 | ![]() |
SD | 3 | 4 Jun 2014 | ![]() |
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45 | Win | 40–5 | ![]() |
UD | 3 | 4 Jun 2014 | ![]() |
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44 | Win | 39–5 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (3) | 4 Jun 2014 | ![]() |
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43 | Loss | 38–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (12), 0:55 | 7 Mar 2012 | ![]() |
Lost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
42 | Win | 38–4 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 1:00 | 24 Jun 2011 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBF heavyweight title |
41 | Win | 37–4 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6), 2:17 | 2 Apr 2011 | ![]() |
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40 | Win | 36–4 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 2 Sep 2010 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
39 | Loss | 35–4 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 22 May 2010 | ![]() |
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38 | Win | 35–3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (8), 2:45 | 30 Aug 2008 | ![]() |
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37 | Win | 34–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 1:16 | 16 Feb 2008 | ![]() |
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36 | Win | 33–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (12), 3:00 | 6 Oct 2007 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title |
35 | Win | 32–3 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12), 2:51 | 17 Nov 2006 | ![]() |
Retained PABA heavyweight title |
34 | Win | 31–3 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) | 31 Mar 2006 | ![]() |
Won vacant PABA heavyweight title |
33 | Win | 30–3 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10), 1:42 | 28 Sep 2005 | ![]() |
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32 | Loss | 29–3 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | 13 Nov 2004 | ![]() |
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31 | Loss | 29–2 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 4 Sep 2004 | ![]() |
For WBO heavyweight title |
30 | Win | 29–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10), 2:35 | 10 Apr 2004 | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 28–1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 27 Sep 2002 | ![]() |
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28 | Win | 27–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (8) | 19 Jul 2002 | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 26–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10) | 4 Mar 2002 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 25–1 | ![]() |
KO | 8 (12) | 7 Dec 2001 | ![]() |
Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
25 | Win | 24–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (8), 0:58 | 28 Sep 2001 | ![]() |
|
24 | Loss | 23–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 0:32 | 9 Jun 2001 | ![]() |
For Commonwealth heavyweight title |
23 | Win | 23–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 25 May 2001 | ![]() |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (12) | 20 Apr 2001 | ![]() |
Retained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (12) | 9 Mar 2001 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
20 | Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 15 Dec 2000 | ![]() |
|
19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12) | 3 Nov 2000 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 2:26 | 6 Oct 2000 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12), 0:43 | 7 Jul 2000 | ![]() |
Retained Australian heavyweight title |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 20 May 2000 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10), 1:38 | 3 Nov 1999 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10) | 14 Oct 1999 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:51 | 18 Sep 1999 | ![]() |
Retained Australian heavyweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (12) | 25 Jun 1999 | ![]() |
Won Australian heavyweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (12) | 15 Oct 1998 | ![]() |
Won vacant OBA heavyweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12), 2:29 | 30 Jul 1998 | ![]() |
Won South Seas heavyweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 18 Jul 1998 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (12), 2:05 | 25 Jun 1998 | ![]() |
Won vacant interim OBA heavyweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 1:19 | 28 May 1998 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8), 2:47 | 30 Apr 1998 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (8) | 26 Feb 1998 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 30 Nov 1997 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | 19 Oct 1997 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 21 Jun 1997 | ![]() |
|
1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | 25 May 1997 | ![]() |
Title reigns
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
- 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]
References
- ^ "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
- http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.
- Boxing record for Kali Meehan from BoxRec (registration required)
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