Masataka Taniguchi has four losses against four opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Taniguchi's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Masataka Taniguchi".
On January 6, 2023 Masataka Taniguchi met Melvin Jerusalem in a strawweight (WBO) world-title defense fight. Taniguchi was 28 years old and with a record of 16-4 (11), and Jerusalem was 28 years old and with a record of 19-2 (11). Taniguchi lost the fight via 2nd-round TKO and lost the title.
On February 26, 2019 Masataka Taniguchi fought Vic Saludar in a strawweight world-title fight for Saludar's WBO title. Taniguchi was 25 years old and with a record of 11-3 (7), and Saludar was 28 years old and with a record of 18-3 (10). Taniguchi lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On November 11, 2017 Masataka Taniguchi faced off against Tsubasa Koura in a strawweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 8-2 (6). Taniguchi lost the fight via 12-round majority decision.
On April 9, 2017 Masataka Taniguchi faced off against Reiya Konishi in a strawweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 6-1 (4). Taniguchi lost the fight via 10-round majority decision.
