Masataka Taniguchi's highest current position is #6 with the WBO at Light Flyweight, with additional Light Flyweight rankings at #11 with the WBC and #12 with the WBA. He moved up 1 place from #7 with the WBO in May 2026.
Summary from monthly sanctioning-body lists in our database (not a fight record).
| Division | First entered rankings | Most recently in rankings | Time ranked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyweight | September 2017 | October 2017 | 2 months |
| Light Flyweight | July 2017 | June 2026 | 3 years 3 months |
| Minimumweight | October 2016 | October 2025 | 8 years 4 months |
Time ranked counts distinct months this fighter appears on a rankings list for that division. If they drop out and return later, months off the ranking lists are not included.
