Kali Meehan

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Kalivati "Check Mate" Meehan
Statistics
Real name	Kalivati Meehan
Nickname(s)	"Check Mate"
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft. 5½ in. (197 cm.)
Nationality	Fijian
Birth date	March 9, 1970 (1970-03-09) (age 38)
Birth place	Ovalau, Fiji
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	37
Wins	34
Wins by KO	28
Losses	3
Draws	0
No contests	0

Kalivati Gerald Meehan (born 1970-03-09 in Fiji) is an Australian boxer, turned pro after a career in league.

[edit] Amateur career

Meehan before becoming professional, fought in amateur bouts and had a Record of 23-5.

[edit] Professional career

Nicknamed "Checkmate", Meehan's memorable appearances include a contested loss in the WBO heavyweight title boot 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.

Most recently in October 2007, Meehan upset 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.

[edit] External links

• http://www.solidboxing.co.nz Kali Meehan's profile and news.
• Professional boxing record for Kali Meehan from Boxrec