Kali Meehan
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Real name | Kalivati Meehan |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Born |
Auckland, New Zealand | 9 March 1970
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-based New Zealand 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.
Professional career
Nicknamed "Meanhands", 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.
In October 2007, Meehan beat contender DaVarryl Williamson, knocking him down and winning via a TKO in the 6th round.
In February 2008, he defeated Jeremy Bates knocking him out in the 3rd round of a 10-round bout.
in 2010 he lost to Ruslan Chagaev in May on a points decision and beat Evans Quinn in September, also on points.
In 2015 he lost to Joseph Parker by TKO in the third round.
Professional boxing record
42 Wins (32 knockouts, 10 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions) | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 15-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 15/10/2015 | ![]() |
For WBO Oriental heavyweight title, vacant WBA Oceania heavyweight title, WBA PABA heavyweight title and vacant WBC Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title |
Win | 29-4-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 22/11/2014 | ![]() |
Win WBA Pan African heavyweight title |
Win | 40-21 | ![]() |
TKO | 1/3 | 04/06/2014 | ![]() |
Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Final |
Win | 3-2-1 | ![]() |
UD | 3 | 04/06/2014 | ![]() |
Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Semi Final 2 |
Win | 10-2-2 | ![]() |
UD | 3 | 04/06/2014 | ![]() |
Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Quarter Final 3 |
Loss | 38-7-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 07/03/2012 | ![]() |
IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight title |
Win | 9-3-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 24/06/2011 | ![]() |
World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) World Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:00 of the first round. |
Win | 17-27-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 02/04/2011 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:17 of the second round. |
Win | 18-4-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 02/09/2010 | ![]() |
IBF Pan Pacific Heavyweight Title. 117-113, 117-114, 118-110. |
Loss | 25-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 22/05/2010 | ![]() |
WBA World Heavyweight Title Eliminator. 112-117, 110-118, 111-117. |
Win | 17-5-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 30/08/2008 | ![]() |
Alexander knocked out at 2:45 of the second round. |
Win | 22-15-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 16/02/2008 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:16 of the third round. |
Win | 24-4 | ![]() |
RTD | 6 | 06/10/2007 | ![]() |
WBO NABO Heavyweight Title. Williamson could not answer the bell for round seven. |
Win | 15-10-3 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 17/11/2006 | ![]() |
PABA Heavyweight Title. Nel knocked out at 2:51 of the third round. |
Win | 38-15 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 31/03/2006 | ![]() |
PABA Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 13-6 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 28/09/2005 | ![]() |
Connelly knocked out at 1:42 of the third round. |
Loss | 39-5-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 13/11/2004 | ![]() |
IBF/WBA/WBC World Heavyweight Title Eliminator. |
Loss | 30-2 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 04/09/2004 | ![]() |
WBO World Heavyweight Title. 114-113, 113-114, 113-115. |
Win | 39-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 10/04/2004 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:35 of the sixth round. |
Win | 3-3-1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 27/09/2002 | ![]() |
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Win | 23-14 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 19/07/2002 | ![]() |
|
Win | 6-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 04/03/2002 | ![]() |
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Win | 23-12 | ![]() |
KO | 8 | 07/12/2001 | ![]() |
IBF Pan Pacific Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 15-7-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 28/09/2001 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 22-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 09/06/2001 | ![]() |
Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:32 of the first round. |
Win | 2-1 | ![]() |
RTD | 8 | 25/05/2001 | ![]() |
WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title. Leti could not answer the bell for round nine. |
Win | 10-7-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 20/04/2001 | ![]() |
IBF Pan Pacific Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 21-11 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 09/03/2001 | ![]() |
WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 6-5 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 15/12/2000 | ![]() |
|
Win | 12-4 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 03/11/2000 | ![]() |
IBF Pan Pacific Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 2-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 06/10/2000 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:26 of the third round. |
Win | 10-4-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 07/07/2000 | ![]() |
Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:43 of the second round. |
Win | 3-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 20/05/2000 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 03/11/1999 | ![]() |
OPBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator. Peter knocked out at 1:38 of the third round. |
Win | 6-4-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 14/10/1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 18/09/1999 | ![]() |
Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:51 of the first round. |
Win | 10-7-2 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 25/06/1999 | ![]() |
Australia Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 7-11-3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 15/10/1998 | ![]() |
OBA Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 15-12-2 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 30/07/1998 | ![]() |
South Seas Heavyweight Title. Ligaloa knocked out at 2:29 of the third round. |
Win | 6-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 18/07/1998 | ![]() |
|
Win | 19-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 25/06/1998 | ![]() |
OBA Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:05 of the fifth round. |
Win | 3-14-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 28/05/1998 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:19 of the second round. |
Win | 7-10 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 30/04/1998 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:47 of the first round. |
Win | 7-2-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 26/02/1998 | ![]() |
|
Win | 34-21-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 30/11/1997 | ![]() |
|
Win | 2-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 19/10/1997 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 21/06/1997 | ![]() |
|
Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 25/05/1997 | ![]() |
Title reigns
Date | Titles Held Professional | Defenses Title | Active Champion |
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2014 | WBA Pan African heavyweight | active | |
2011 | World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight | World Champion = Retired | |
2010 | IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight | inactive | |
2007 | WBO NABO heavyweight title | inactive | |
2006 | PABA heavyweight | inactive | |
2001 | WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight | inactive | |
2000 | IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight | inactive | |
1999 | OPBF Eliminator Heavyweight Title | inactive | |
1999 | Australian heavyweight | inactive | |
1998 | Oceanic Boxing Association heavyweight | inactive |
External links
- http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.
- Professional boxing record for Kali Meehan from BoxRec