NJ wrestler Anthony Knox Jr. learns state title fate after brawl controversy
Anthony Knox Jr. cleared another legal hurdle Wednesday as a judge denied a motion by the New Jersey governing athletics association and St. John Vianney Wrestler cleared the path to compete for his fourth state championship. The NJSIAA has filed a motion to remove a temporary restraining order the judge placed on Knox Jr.'s suspension […]
Top NJ wrestler charged for role in tournament brawl
Star New Jersey High School wrestler Anthony Knox has been charged with simple assault or intentionally causing it after allegedly taking part in a bleaching brawl at a tournament last month. New York Post. Knox and his father, Anthony Knox Sr., were taken into custody after the dissipation of the brawl at Collingswood High School. […]
Arrested NJ wrestler eligible for state tournament after court reversal
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 […]
Star New Jersey wrestler will get to compete for fourth title
Anthony Knox Jr., a three-time New Jersey High School wrestling champion and a senior at St. John Vianney High School, ends up getting the chance to win four consecutive titles. Mercer County Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels has admitted Knox Jr. – disqualified after a brawl at the New Jersey District 25 Wrestling Tournament – […]
New Jersey high school wrestler suing over disqualification after wild brawl
Anthony Knox Jr. effectively ended his high school wrestling career, leading to his disqualification after a wild brawl at the NJ District 25 wrestling tournament on Saturday at Collingswood High School. A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of three-time New Jersey High School state wrestling champions against the New Jersey Wrestling Athletics Association. Knox […]
Georgia high school wrestler breaks neck at state championship
a Georgia High School Wrestler He faces a long recovery after his neck broke in a “freak accident” at the state championship tournament earlier this week. Jefferson High School senior Dominic Haynes broke his head in the final seconds of the GHSA's traditional wrestling state championship quarterfinal match. Macon, Georgia,Thursday. Dominic's coach told Fox 5 […]
One-legged wrestler, Anthony Robles, can’t believe what’s happened to his life story
Born without a right leg, Anthony Robles was told he couldn't do it as a child, but that didn't stop him from achieving his ultimate sporting dream. Despite all the success he had on the mat, he showed little interest because the best wrestling programs in the country focused on what he didn't have. The […]
Olympic gold medalist, wrestler Gable Steveson to return to Minnesota following short-lived retirement
Wrestler Gable Stevenson is ready to return to competition. The Olympic gold medalist plans to put retirement on hold and return to competition at the University of Minnesota. Stevenson will be exercising his fifth and final season of collegiate wrestling eligibility. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NCAA athletics departments have been granted an additional year […]
Alan Vera, decorated US wrestler, dead at 33
American wrestler Alan Berra died earlier this week after suffering cardiac arrest while playing football with friends over the summer, the United States Wrestling Association announced. He was 33 years old. “Our hearts are broken,” USA Wrestling executive director Rich Bender said in a statement. “Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Elena, Alina […]
US star Greco-Roman wrestler Alan Vera, 33, dead after health complications from cardiac arrest
American Greco-Roman wrestler Alan Berra died Monday night from complications from a cardiac arrest he suffered over the summer while playing a club soccer match in New Jersey. Vera was 33 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Berra, U.S. Greco-Roman national team member, husband and father.” American […]