The Toronto Blue Jays logo appeared prominently during a boxing match in Japan on Monday, raising eyebrows among viewers and potentially causing concern for Major League Baseball (MLB). Fans watching the WBC bantamweight title fight between Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa at Tokyo’s Toyota Arena noticed the Blue Jays logo on the ring's corner posts and the canvas floor. The Athletic, which first reported the story, characterized the logo's presence as a "sponsorship" that would typically require MLB's approval. However, the report indicated that this was not the case in this instance. According to The Athletic, the Blue Jays were aware of the logo's use prior to the event and clarified that it was not a paid sponsorship. The report also mentioned that MLB's league office was not involved in this arrangement. A spokesperson for the Blue Jays confirmed the report, stating, "The Athletic article is up to date, and our input is included. We have nothing further to add," said Andrea Goldstein, the team's vice president of communications. It remains unclear whether MLB will take any action regarding the situation, as the league did not respond to inquiries on Monday night. The boxing match took place shortly after the Blue Jays concluded a successful season, finishing as runners-up in the World Series. Their seven-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers attracted millions of viewers in Canada and Japan, particularly during the decisive Game 7. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched for the Dodgers, was named MVP of the World Series after leading his team to victory. The Blue Jays are now focused on the upcoming season, aiming to build on their recent success and attract top talent, especially from Japan, which has been a significant source of free-agent players for MLB teams. As the Blue Jays look to strengthen their roster, the unexpected display of their logo in a boxing match highlights the team's growing international presence and interest in the sport beyond baseball.