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.
Professional career Nicknamed "Meanhands", Meehan's memorable appearances include a contested loss in the WBO heavyweight title bout to Lamon Brewster, knockout loss to Hasim Rahman and a first-round technical knockout loss to Danny Williams in another title bout for the Commonwealth heavyweight title.
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 technical knockout in the sixth round.
In February 2008, he defeated Jeremy Bates knocking him out in the third round of a 10-round bout.
In 2010 he lost to Ruslan Chagaev in May by unanimous decision and beat Evans Quinn in September, also by unanimous decision.
In 2015 he lost to Joseph Parker by technical knockout in the third round.
Television career Meehan is a co-anchor of Fight Call Out on Fox Sports
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes48Loss42–6Joseph ParkerTKO3 (12), 15 Oct 201547Win42–5Shane CameronUD1022 Nov 201446Win41–5Michael SprottKO1 (3)4 Jun 201445Win40–5Brice Ritani-CoeUD34 Jun 201444Win39–5Hunter SamSD34 Jun 201443Loss38–5Travis WalkerTKO6 (12), 7 Mar 201242Win38–4Michael KirbyTKO1 (12), 24 Jun 201141Win37–4Valeri SemishkurTKO2 (6), 2 Apr 201140Win36–4Evans QuinnUD122 Sep 201039Loss35–4Ruslan ChagaevUD1222 May 201038Win35–3Dominique AlexanderKO2 (8), 30 Aug 200837Win34–3Jeremy BatesTKO3 (10), 16 Feb 200836Win33–3DaVarryl WilliamsonTKO6 (12), 6 Oct 200735Win32–3Anton NelKO3 (12), 17 Nov 200634Win31–3Rogério LoboKO3 (12)31 Mar 200633Win30–3Tommy ConnellyKO3 (10), 28 Sep 200532Loss29–3Hasim RahmanRTD4 (12), 13 Nov 200431Loss29–2Lamon Brewster124 Sep 200430Win29–1Damon ReedTKO6 (10), 10 Apr 200429Win28–1Shane WijohnUD627 Sep 200228Win27–1Colin WilsonKO3 (8)19 Jul 200227Win26–1Tone FisoTKO3 (10)4 Mar 200226Win25–1Colin WilsonKO8 (12)7 Dec 200125Win24–1Justin FortuneTKO3 (8), 28 Sep 200124Loss23–1Danny WilliamsTKO1 (12), 9 Jun 200123Win23–0Emilio Leti8 (12), 25 May 200122Win22–0Mosese KavikaTKO4 (12)20 Apr 200121Win21–0Colin WilsonKO4 (12)9 Mar 200120Win20–0Tone Fiso615 Dec 200019Win19–0Danny BuzzaTKO1 (12)3 Nov 200018Win18–0Don UlhbergTKO3 (6), 6 Oct 200017Win17–0James GrimaTKO2 (12), 7 Jul 200016Win16–0Ron BrownPTS620 May 200015Win15–0Okello PeterKO3 (10), 3 Nov 199914Win14–0John JusticeTKO4 (10)14 Oct 199913Win13–0Danny BuzzaTKO1 (12), 18 Sep 199912Win12–0Bob MirovicKO4 (12)25 Jun 199911Win11–0David Ravu RavuKO2 (12)15 Oct 199810Win10–0Waisiki LigaloaKO3 (12), 30 Jul 19989Win9–0Tone FisoPTS1018 Jul 19988Win8–0Colin WilsonTKO5 (12), 25 Jun 19987Win7–0Joe KingiTKO2 (8), 28 May 19986Win6–0Paul Baker1 (8), 30 Apr 19985Win5–0James GrimaKO4 (8)26 Feb 19984Win4–0Aisea NamaPTS630 Nov 19973Win3–0Finau LaveaKO1 (6)19 Oct 19972Win2–0Finau Lavea421 Jun 19971Win1–0Taule Mailisi1 (6)25 May 1997
Title reigns DateTitles Held ProfessionalDefenses TitleActive Champion2014WBA Pan African heavyweightactive2011World Boxing Foundation World heavyweightWorld Champion = Retired2010IBF Pan Pacific heavyweightinactive2007WBO NABO heavyweight titleinactive2006PABA heavyweight inactive2001WBO Asia Pacific heavyweightinactive2000IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight inactive1999OPBF Eliminator Heavyweight Titleinactive1999Australian heavyweightinactive1998Oceanic Boxing Association heavyweight inactive
Awards and recognitions 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame
References
External links http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.