Star HS wrestler, dad arrested after brawl in stands during tourney; athlete loses chance at fourth title

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Anthony Knox Jr., a three-time New Jersey high school state wrestling champion out of Saint John Vianney in Holmdel, was disqualified from competing for his fourth straight state title after getting involved in a brawl that ended with him and his dad arrested. 

The incident happened at the NJ District 25 Wrestling Tournament at Collingswood High School, according to NJ.com, and Knox is accused of sprinting into the stands where a brawl began between his father, Anthony Knox Sr., and fans watching the tournament. 

Videos appearing online showed the fight breaking out and working its way down the bleachers. 

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Saint John Vianney's Anthony Knox controls Paul VI's Owen Gardner during the 126-pound bout of the final round of the District 25 wrestling tournament at Collingswood High School Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Knox defeated Gardner 17-2. (Imagn)

When the dust settled, Jersey Sports Zone reported that both Knox Sr. and Knox Jr. were detained by police after the brawl, which occurred after the 190-pound final. This came after Knox had won his latest 126-pound district title. 

The New Jersey State interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) released a statement on the matter after reviewing multiple video angles of the brawl, during which Knox Jr. ran from the gym floor into the bleachers to join the fight. 

Knox Jr., a Cornell commit, is the top-ranked 126-pound wrestler in the United States with a career 136-1 record and 123 straight wins, including his district title. 

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But he won't get a chance at a fourth straight state