Best of Masataka Taniguchi: Top 10 Fights
Masataka Taniguchi has had 20 fights with 11 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these so far have been against Wilfredo Méndez, Kai Ishizawa, Tatsuro Nakashima, Hizuki Saso, and Benjie Bartolome. The following are Taniguchi's top 10 fights.
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Wilfredo Méndez
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo Méndez via 11th round TKO. Taniguchi was 27 years old with a record of 15-3 (10 KOs). Méndez was 25 years old with a record of 16-1 (6 KOs). Taniguchi won the WBO strawweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Taniguchi's fights.
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Kai Ishizawa in their 2nd fight
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated fellow Japanese boxer Kai Ishizawa in the rematch via 11th round TKO. Taniguchi was 28 years old with a record of 16-3 (11 KOs). Ishizawa was 25 years old with a record of 10-1 (9 KOs). Taniguchi successfully defended his WBO strawweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Taniguchi's career.
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Kai Ishizawa
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated fellow Japanese boxer Kai Ishizawa via 8 round unanimous decision. Taniguchi was 25 years old with a record of 12-3 (7 KOs). Ishizawa was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 6-0 (6 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Tatsuro Nakashima
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Tatsuro Nakashima via 5th round TKO. Taniguchi was 27 years old with a record of 14-3 (9 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Hizuki Saso
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Hizuki Saso via 10th round TKO. Taniguchi was 26 years old with a record of 13-3 (8 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Benjie Bartolome
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Benjie Bartolome via 1st round RTD. Taniguchi was 23 years old with a record of 7-1 (5 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Narathip Sungsut
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Narathip Sungsut via 1st round TKO. Taniguchi was 23 years old with a record of 8-1 (6 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Patiphan Prajuabsook
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Patiphan Prajuabsook via 3rd round TKO. Taniguchi was 23 years old with a record of 9-2 (7 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Chaowalit Choedram
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Chaowalit Choedram via 4th round TKO. Taniguchi was 22 years old with a record of 4-0 (4 KOs).
Masataka Taniguchi defeats Joey Bactul
On Masataka Taniguchi defeated Joey Bactul via 2nd round KO. Taniguchi was 22 years old with a record of 3-0 (3 KOs).