Kali Meehan

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Kali Meehan
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
BornKalivati Meehan
(1970-03-09) 9 March 1970 (age 55)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins42
Win by KO32
Losses6

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.

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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, [1] knockout loss to Hasim Rahman [2] and a first-round technical knockout loss to Danny Williams in another title bout for the Commonwealth heavyweight title.[ citation needed ]

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 technical knockout in the sixth round. [3]

In February 2008, he defeated Jeremy Bates knocking him out in the third round of a 10-round bout. [4]

In 2010 he lost to Ruslan Chagaev in May by unanimous decision [5] and beat Evans Quinn in September, also by unanimous decision.[ citation needed ]

In 2015 he lost to Joseph Parker by technical knockout in the third round. [6]

Television career

Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports [7] [8]

Professional boxing record

48 fights42 wins6 losses
By knockout324
By decision102
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss42–6 Joseph Parker TKO3 (12), 1:0015 Oct 2015The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandFor vacant EPBC, OPBF, PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles
47Win42–5 Shane Cameron UD1022 Nov 2014 North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
46Win41–5 Michael Sprott KO1 (3)4 Jun 2014The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandSuper 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Final
45Win40–5Brice Ritani-CoeUD34 Jun 2014The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandSuper 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Semi-final
44Win39–5 Hunter Sam SD34 Jun 2014 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Quarter-final
43Loss38–5 Travis Walker TKO6 (12), 0:557 Mar 2012 Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, AustraliaLost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
42Win38–4Michael KirbyTKO1 (12), 1:0024 Jun 2011 Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaWon vacant WBF heavyweight title
41Win37–4Valeri SemishkurTKO2 (6), 2:172 Apr 2011 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
40Win36–4 Evans Quinn UD122 Sep 2010Le Montage, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
39Loss35–4 Ruslan Chagaev UD1222 May 2010Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
38Win35–3Dominique AlexanderKO2 (8), 2:45 30 Aug 2008 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
37Win34–3 Jeremy Bates TKO3 (10), 1:1616 Feb 2008 Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
36Win33–3 DaVarryl Williamson TKO6 (12), 3:006 Oct 2007Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title
35Win32–3Anton NelKO3 (12), 2:5117 Nov 2006Magic Millions, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained PABA heavyweight title
34Win31–3 Rogério Lobo KO3 (12)31 Mar 2006 FMF Dome, Suva, FijiWon vacant PABA heavyweight title
33Win30–3Tommy ConnellyKO3 (10), 1:4228 Sep 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
32Loss29–3 Hasim Rahman RTD4 (12), 3:00 13 Nov 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Loss29–2 Lamon Brewster SD124 Sep 2004Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBO heavyweight title
30Win29–1Damon ReedTKO6 (10), 2:35 10 Apr 2004 Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29Win28–1Shane WijohnUD627 Sep 2002Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
28Win27–1Colin WilsonKO3 (8)19 Jul 2002Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
27Win26–1Tone FisoTKO3 (10)4 Mar 2002 Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast, Australia
26Win25–1Colin WilsonKO8 (12)7 Dec 2001Wyong RSL, Wyong, AustraliaRetained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
25Win24–1Justin FortuneTKO3 (8), 0:5828 Sep 2001The Octagon, Sydney, Australia
24Loss23–1 Danny Williams TKO1 (12), 0:329 Jun 2001 York Hall, London, EnglandFor Commonwealth heavyweight title
23Win23–0Emilio LetiRTD8 (12), 3:0025 May 2001Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaRetained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
22Win22–0Mosese KavikaTKO4 (12)20 Apr 2001Le Montage, Sydney, AustraliaRetained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
21Win21–0Colin WilsonKO4 (12)9 Mar 2001Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
20Win20–0Tone FisoUD615 Dec 2000Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
19Win19–0Danny BuzzaTKO1 (12)3 Nov 2000Star City Casino, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
18Win18–0Don UlhbergTKO3 (6), 2:266 Oct 2000 Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
17Win17–0James GrimaTKO2 (12), 0:437 Jul 2000Knox Netball Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained Australian heavyweight title
16Win16–0Ron BrownPTS620 May 2000 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0 Okello Peter KO3 (10), 1:383 Nov 1999 Iizuka, Japan
14Win14–0John JusticeTKO4 (10)14 Oct 1999Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
13Win13–0Danny BuzzaTKO1 (12), 2:5118 Sep 1999Magic Millions, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained Australian heavyweight title
12Win12–0 Bob Mirovic KO4 (12)25 Jun 1999Wyong RSL, Wyong, AustraliaWon Australian heavyweight title
11Win11–0David Ravu RavuKO2 (12)15 Oct 1998Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant OBA heavyweight title
10Win10–0Waisiki LigaloaKO3 (12), 2:2930 Jul 1998Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon South Seas heavyweight title
9Win9–0Tone FisoPTS1018 Jul 1998Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win8–0Colin WilsonTKO5 (12), 2:0525 Jun 1998Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant interim OBA heavyweight title
7Win7–0Joe KingiTKO2 (8), 1:1928 May 1998Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
6Win6–0Paul BakerTKO1 (8), 2:4730 Apr 1998Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
5Win5–0James GrimaKO4 (8)26 Feb 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
4Win4–0Aisea NamaPTS630 Nov 1997Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3Win3–0Finau LaveaKO1 (6)19 Oct 1997Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0Finau LaveaPTS421 Jun 1997Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0Taule MailisiKO1 (6)25 May 1997Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Title reigns

DateTitles Held ProfessionalDefenses TitleActive 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
1998Oceanic Boxing Association heavyweight
1
inactive

Awards and recognitions

References

  1. ↑ "Brewster Strains to Win Over Meehan". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Boxing: Meehan battered by Rahman". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Meehan Stops Williamson!". Boxing 24/7. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Meehan Wins Fight". fijivillage.com. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ruslan Chagaev beats Kali Meehan in Germany". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Joseph Parker knocks out Kali Meehan in third rounds to extend unbeaten record to 16-0". Fox Sports. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "FIGHT CALL OUT - Episode 1 - Epicentre.tv". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "Fight Call Out | Home". Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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