Among the major world rankings, Masataka Taniguchi is currently #6 in the WBO Light Flyweight rankings, with additional Light Flyweight rankings at #8 with the RING, #9 with the WBC, #10 with the WBA and #11 with the IBF. He moved up 2 places from #12 with the WBA in September 2026.
Current rankings
Light Flyweight
#6 Ranked Contender
(September 2026)
Light Flyweight
#8 Ranked Contender
(October 2026)
Light Flyweight
#9 Ranked Contender
(October 2026)
