Star NJ wrestler's college career won't be affected despite brawl at tourney leads to arrest: report

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A wild story came out of New Jersey high school wrestling over the weekend, as Anthony Knox Jr., the No. 1-ranked 126-pound wrestler in the country, was detained after a brawl involving his dad and other fans at a district tournament. 

While his short-term future in the sport has been affected, the long term is a different story for Knox.

Knox had already won his match at the NJ District 25 Wrestling Tournament at Collingswood High School, which pushed him down the path to winning his fourth straight state title in his weight class. 

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Anthony Knox (SJV) tf. Braden Jones 3:53 (21-6) Delbarton defeats St. John Vianney 47-17 in the semifinal round of ASB Catholic Duals at Christian Brothers Academy on Jan. 4, 2025. (IMAGN)

However, after the 190-pound final, a brawl started in the stands, which saw Anthony Knox Sr. at the center of it. His son was seen in video footage of the brawl sprinting up the bleachers to join in. 

When the dust settled, both Knox Sr. and Knox Jr. were arrested, according to Jersey Sports Zone. 

Knox Jr. has since been disqualified from participating in the state tournament in Atlantic City, but his future at Cornell University, the school he committed to as the next step of his wrestling career, came into question. 

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Mike Grey, Cornell’s wrestling coach, told NJ.com that he had a "tough conversation" with Knox Jr., and he will still be wrestling for the university in the future.

It may not come next season, as the report added that Knox has discussed taking