Kali Meehan ready for a return to the ring
It has been a while since Kali “Checkmate” Meehan has fought, but the former world heavyweight challenger is set to return to boxing in a highly-anticipated matchup scheduled for 2 September.
Meeehan, who holds a 35-4 record with 29 KOs, will face Evans “The Sandman” Quinn (18-4-1, 16 KO) in a 12-round match at the La Montage Reception Centre in Sydney, Australia. The International Boxing Federation Pan Pacific title will be on the line in what promises to be an exciting heavyweight matchup.
Meehan will prove to be a dangerous opponent, as he has amazing KO power in both hands. Weighing in at 6ft 5in and 240lb, Meehan delivered a big knockout to then-heavyweight contender DaVarryl “Touch of Sleep” Williamson in 2007. Williamson (26-6, 20 KO) is currently ranked No. 31 overall in the American heavyweight standings. His most recent fight was a loss to fellow American, Ray “The Rainman” Austin (28-4-4, 18 KO) on 31 October 2009.
In 2004, Meehan fought Lamont Brewster in an action-filled World Boxing Organization title match, but lost after 12 rounds due to a split decision. Meehan is currently ranked 90th overall in the world heavyweight standings, and fifth overall in the Australian heavyweight standings. He is a talented boxer with a great skill set to match.
Quinn’s last fight was in May, where he lost to former world heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev in a World Boxing Association elimination match that was held in Germany. Before that, he faced former WBO heavyweight Siarhei Liakhovich. Quinn put up a great fight, but was eventually stopped by the Belarusian in the ninth round. The 6ft 3in Quinn, who is a solid puncher, should provide some interesting competition for Meehan. He is currently ranked 177th overall in the world heavyweight standings
The heavyweight division has been hot lately. Current world champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KO), who is ranked first overall in the division, claimed his most recent win from a fight against Eddie Chambers (35-2, 18 KO) held on 20 March in Düsseldorf, Germany. Older brother Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO) is the number two-ranked fighter in the division. He is coming off of a victory over Albert Sosnowski (45-3-1, 27 KO) on 29 May in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The undercard for this matchup features super cruiserweights Adam Forsyth (8-0, 7 KO) and Chris “Cold Steel” Thomas (17-12-2, 14 KO) in an eight-round bout. Thomas has run up an impressive résumé in his boxing career. He previously fought B.J. Upton for the 2007 World Boxing Federation super cruiserweight title, but lost in the final round. The 6ft 4in American is currently ranked 73rd overall in the United States cruiserweight rankings, and is one of the oldest active boxers in that division.
Forsyth’s last match was on 22 July against Bob Gasio (11-15, 3 KO). The 2004 Olympian put up a great fight against Gasio, and went on to win in the fight with a knockout. The 6ft 1in 186lb Forsyth currently ranks fourth overall in the Australian cruiserweight standings with 113 points.
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