NJ Wrestling Star Anthony Knox Jr. Charged After Tournament Brawl

The high school senior faces simple assault charges but continues competing after a court overturned his ban.

Anthony Knox Jr., a three-time New Jersey state wrestling champion, has been charged with simple assault for his alleged role in a brawl during the District 25 tournament on February 22, 2025.
The incident reportedly began when Knox's father, Anthony Knox Sr., confronted fans over alleged racial slurs and was subsequently surrounded and pushed down the bleachers.
Knox Jr. claims he acted to protect his parents, disputing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association's (NJSIAA) account of events, which led to his temporary disqualification from competition.
A Mercer County Superior Court judge overturned Knox Jr.'s disqualification, allowing him to compete in the Region 7 tournament, where he won his weight class title.
The NJSIAA plans to appeal the court's decision, potentially impacting Knox Jr.'s eligibility to compete for his fourth consecutive state title in the upcoming state tournament.