Masataka Taniguchi

Belts held

WBO World Minimumweight champion

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Next Scheduled Defence

TBA

Last defence

Ishizawa (10-1-0) TKO 11 22-Apr-2022

Time inactive

68 days - (2 months & 7 days)

Won against

Mendez (16-1-0) TKO 11 14-Dec-2021

Time held

197 days - (6 months & 15 days)

Total defences

Apr 22 2022

TKO 11

Ishizawa (10-1-0)

Activity average

Every 197 days - (6 months & 15 days)

Mandatory challenger

TBC

Last mandatory

None Called Yet

Since a mandatory

197 days - (6 months & 15 days)

Stats

age

Height

5' 4" / 162 cm

Reach

64.6" / 164 cm

Stance

Southpaw (L)

Full record

Wins

By KO

KO%

69%

Lost

Stopped

Draws

Debut

2016

Pro RDS

124

Ranking @ Minimumweight

ring

wbo

ibf

wbc

wba

Masataka Taniguchi profile

What is Masataka Taniguchi's Record?

Masataka Taniguchi's record currently stands at 16 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. Of those 16 wins he has stopped 11 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 69%. Despite his 3 loses, he has never been stopped. He's boxed a total of 124 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.5 rounds on average.

What was Taniguchi's last fight?

Masataka Taniguchi's last fight took place against Kai Ishizawa's on 22nd Apr 2022, in Tokyo, Japan. He won by technical knockout in the 11th round. That fight was 2 months and 6 days ago.

How active is Masataka Taniguchi?

Taniguchi's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 7 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

What belts does Masataka Taniguchi hold?

He won WBO World Minimumweight belt against Wilfredo Mendez, beating him by technical knockout in the 11th round on 14th December 2021. He has held this belt for a total of 196 days (6 months and 14 days) and has defended the belt 1 time. He is yet to make a mandatory defence of this belt.

Where is Masataka Taniguchi From?

Taniguchi was born in Japan.

How Old Is Masataka Taniguchi?

Masataka Taniguchi is currently 28 years old. He was born on 19th January 1994, so he will turn 29 in 6 months and 22 days.

How long has Taniguchi been fighting?

Masataka Taniguchi made his professional debut in April 2016, so he has been a pro for 6 years and 2 months.

How good is Masataka Taniguchi?

Taniguchi is currently ranked 4th by the The Ring at Minimumweight.

How tall is Masataka Taniguchi?

Taniguchi is 5' 4" (5 Foot and 4 inches) which is 162cm (1 meter and 62 centimeters).

What is Taniguchi's Reach?

His reach is 64.6 inches (64.6") which is 164 cm (1 meter and 64 centimeters).

What stance does Masataka Taniguchi use?

Taniguchi fights from a southpaw stance, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

What will be Masataka Taniguchi's Next Fight?

Masataka Taniguchi doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

How can I stream Masataka Taniguchi's Fights?

We don't have streaming details for Masataka Taniguchi's next fight yet.

Masataka Taniguchi Stats
Age	Date Of Birth	Nationality	Height	Reach	Stance	Weight Division
28	January 19, 1994	Japan	162 cm	164 cm	southpaw	Masataka Taniguchi ( lb)

Masataka Taniguchi Record
Professional Record	Wins	Wins By KO	Knockout Percentage	Losses	Losses By Stoppage	Draws	Pro Rounds	Debut
16-3-0	16	11	69%	3	0	0	124	2016

Masataka Taniguchi Rankings
Weight	The Ring Magazine	WBC	IBF	WBA	WBO
Minimumweight	4	-	-	-	-

Masataka Taniguchi Recent Contests
Date	Opponent	Result	Venue
2022-04-22	Kai Ishizawa	Won (TKO 11)	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2021-12-14	Wilfredo Mendez	Won (TKO 11)	Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
2021-06-07	Tatsuro Nakashima	Won (TKO 5)	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2020-12-03	Hizuki Saso	Won (TKO 10)	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2019-09-21	Kai Ishizawa	Won (UD 8)	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan