Kalivati Gerald Meehan (born 9 March 1970) is an Australian professional boxer of
Fijian descent. He turned pro after a career in
rugby league
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. His son
Willis Meehan
Willis Pele "The Hitman" Meehan (born 11 September 1995) is an Australian professional boxer. He previously played professional rugby league for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He played at and . He has been compared to good f ...
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
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, KO loss to
Hasim Rahman
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, 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
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Early and personal life
Williamson was raised in poverty in the i ...
, 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
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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
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on
Fox Sports
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Professional boxing record
Title reigns
Awards and recognitions
*2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame
References
External links
http://www.solidboxing.co.nzKali Meehan's profile and news.
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1970 births
Living people
Fijian male boxers
Heavyweight boxers
Australian male boxers
New Zealand people of I-Taukei Fijian descent
I-Taukei Fijian people
New Zealand expatriates in Australia
Fijian expatriates in Australia
People from Auckland
New Zealand world boxing champions