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, 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

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