Though I’m in the ring, I’m not there to fight, my power lies in the number of times I’m right. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider someone who oversees a competitive event but doesn’t compete.
Answer
A boxing referee
Explanation
A boxing referee ensures fair play, making decisions on counts and rules within the ring.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A boxing referee.
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