Kali Meehan


Kalivati Gerald Meehan 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.

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.

Television career

Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss42–6 Joseph ParkerTKO3, 1:0015 Oct 2015 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandFor vacant EPBC, OPBF, PABA, WBA Oceania, WBO Africa, and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles
47Win42–5 Shane CameronUD1022 Nov 2014 North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
46Win41–5 Hunter SamSD34 Jun 2014 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
45Win40–5 Brice Ritani-CoeUD34 Jun 2014 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
44Win39–5 Michael SprottKO1 4 Jun 2014 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
43Loss38–5 Travis WalkerTKO6, 0:557 Mar 2012 Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, AustraliaLost IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
42Win38–4 Michael KirbyTKO1, 1:0024 Jun 2011 Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaWon vacant WBF heavyweight title
41Win37–4 Valeri SemishkurTKO2, 2:172 Apr 2011 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
40Win36–4 Evans QuinnUD122 Sep 2010 Le Montage, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
39Loss35–4 Ruslan ChagaevUD1222 May 2010 Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
38Win35–3 Dominique AlexanderKO2, 2:4530 Aug 2008 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
37Win34–3 Jeremy BatesTKO3, 1:1616 Feb 2008 Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
36Win33–3 DaVarryl WilliamsonTKO6, 3:006 Oct 2007 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title
35Win32–3 Anton NelKO3, 2:5117 Nov 2006 Magic Millions, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained PABA heavyweight title
34Win31–3 Rogério LoboKO3 31 Mar 2006 FMF Dome, Suva, FijiWon vacant PABA heavyweight title
33Win30–3 Tommy ConnellyKO3, 1:4228 Sep 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
32Loss29–3 Hasim RahmanRTD4, 3:0013 Nov 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Loss29–2 Lamon Brewster124 Sep 2004 Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBO heavyweight title
30Win29–1 Damon ReedTKO6, 2:3510 Apr 2004 Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29Win28–1 Shane WijohnUD627 Sep 2002 Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
28Win27–1 Colin WilsonKO3 19 Jul 2002 Central Coast Rugby League, Gosford, Australia
27Win26–1 Tone FisoTKO3 4 Mar 2002 Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast, Australia
26Win25–1 Colin WilsonKO8 7 Dec 2001 Wyong RSL, Wyong, AustraliaRetained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
25Win24–1 Justin FortuneTKO3, 0:5828 Sep 2001 The Octagon, Sydney, Australia
24Loss23–1 Danny WilliamsTKO1, 0:329 Jun 2001 York Hall, London, EnglandFor Commonwealth heavyweight title
23Win23–0 Emilio Leti8, 3:0025 May 2001 Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaRetained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
22Win22–0 Mosese KavikaTKO4 20 Apr 2001 Le Montage, Sydney, AustraliaRetained IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
21Win21–0 Colin WilsonKO4 9 Mar 2001 Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
20Win20–0 Tone Fiso615 Dec 2000 Wyong RSL, Wyong, Australia
19Win19–0 Danny BuzzaTKO1 3 Nov 2000 Star City Casino, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title
18Win18–0 Don UlhbergTKO3, 2:266 Oct 2000 Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
17Win17–0 James GrimaTKO2, 0:437 Jul 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained Australian heavyweight title
16Win16–0 Ron BrownPTS620 May 2000 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0 Okello PeterKO3, 1:383 Nov 1999 Iizuka, Japan
14Win14–0 John JusticeTKO4 14 Oct 1999 Magic Millions, Gold Coast, Australia
13Win13–0 Danny BuzzaTKO1, 2:5118 Sep 1999 Magic Millions, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained Australian heavyweight title
12Win12–0 Bob MirovicKO4 25 Jun 1999 Wyong RSL, Wyong, AustraliaWon Australian heavyweight title
11Win11–0 David Ravu RavuKO2 15 Oct 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant OBA heavyweight title
10Win10–0 Waisiki LigaloaKO3, 2:2930 Jul 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon South Seas heavyweight title
9Win9–0 Tone FisoPTS1018 Jul 1998 Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win8–0 Colin WilsonTKO5, 2:0525 Jun 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, AustraliaWon vacant interim OBA heavyweight title
7Win7–0 Joe KingiTKO2, 1:1928 May 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
6Win6–0 Paul Baker1, 2:4730 Apr 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
5Win5–0 James GrimaKO4 26 Feb 1998 Southport RSL, Southport, Australia
4Win4–0 Aisea NamaPTS630 Nov 1997 Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3Win3–0 Finau LaveaKO1 19 Oct 1997 Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Finau Lavea421 Jun 1997 Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Taule Mailisi1 25 May 1997 Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandProfessional debut

Title reigns

Awards and recognitions