After being banned from competing for the first fourth high school wrestling title, Anthony Knox will eventually compete for four Petes.
The New Jersey wrestler was originally disqualified from the state tournament after he was originally involved in a brawl in which he and his father were arrested.
The incident occurred at Collingswood High School's New Jersey District 25 Wrestling Tournament, according to NJ.com, and Knox is accused of sprinting into the stands where a brawl began between her father, Anthony Knox Sr. and fans watching the tournament.
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126: Anthony Knox (SJV) p. Hunter Boller: 21. St. John Vian Knee Wrestling defeated Southern Regional 33-27 on January 8, 2025 in Holmdel, New Jersey. (image)
But Mercer County Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels granted Knox Jr. a temporary restraining order from Friday's ban.
The New Jersey Governance Movement Association, where Knox Jr. filed the lawsuit, said they plan to appeal the court's decision. “Superbly against it”.
Videos appearing online show the battle breaks out and heads down the bleachers.
After the dust settled, the Jersey Sports Zone reported that both Knox Senior and Knox Junior were taken into police custody after the brawl that occurred after the 190-pound final. This comes after Knox won his latest 126-pound district title.
Anthony Knox vs Donovan Catholic Kurt Wenner Boys 120 pounds. final. The Boys' Wrestling Final at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championship held in Atlantic City on March 2, 2024 (image)
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Cornell's commit Knox Jr. was the top 126-pound wrestler in the United States until last weekend, with 123 straight wins, including a career 136-1 record and 123 consecutive wins.
His alleged involvement in the brawl did not affect his position on the university team.
The St. John Vianney senior will be competing in the Regional 7 tournament this weekend. He was heavier in the tournament within an hour of the court's decision.
Anthony Knox of St. John Vianney will control Paul VI's Owen Gardner during the 126-pound match in the final round of the 25th District Wrestling Tournament, held at Collingswood High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Knox defeated Gardner 17-2. (image)
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The state championships will be held next weekend. Here, Knox Jr. has once again become a favorite after winning his first three years at SJV.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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