Billy Meehan
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Billy Meehan is the president of the New Zealand Boxing Coaches Association, known for his outspoken views on the sport of boxing and its regulation. Recently, he criticized a fight event backed by Dan Hooker, describing it as 'straight-out thuggery' and expressing concern for public safety, suggesting that the event did not meet the standards of legitimate boxing.
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Meehan has not responded to the allegations.
Boxing NZ appoints new leadership as investigation into head coach drags onThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
Billy Meehan getting his just deserts was a national talking point.
The days of families huddling around the Late Late Show or Glenroe are goneThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-29
Ireland· 2025-06-29
Billy Meehan, president of New Zealand’s Boxing Coaches Association, criticized the event as 'straight-out thuggery'.
Dan Hooker to host controversial backyard brawls between women for $50k prizeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-18
New Zealand· 2025-06-18Also mentioned
Dan Hooker
Billy Meehan described the event as 'straight-out thuggery' and criticized its classification as boxing.
Dan Hooker-backed fight event draws police attention in AucklandThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-24
New Zealand· 2025-05-24Also mentionedDan Hooker