Kalivati Gerald Meehan (born 9 March 1970 in Auckland, New Zealand) 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.

Contents

• 1 Amateur career
• 2 Professional career
• 3 Television career
• 4 Professional boxing record
• 5 *le reigns
• 6 Awards and recognitions
• 7 References
• 8 External links

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 *le bout to Lamon Brewster, KO loss to Hasim Rahman, and a first-round TKO loss to Danny Williams in another *le bout for British Commonwealth crown.

He had been the Australian heavyweight champion with multiple successful defences until 2000 when he vacated the *le.

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

*le reigns

Awards and recognitions

• 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame

References

External links

• http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.
• Boxing record for Kali Meehan from BoxRec (registration required)