New Jersey wrestling champion and dad reach plea deal in tournament brawl case

Anthony Knox Jr., the New Jersey state wrestling champion, and his father, Anthony Knox Sr., have been handed out punishments for their roles in a brawl that broke out last year during a district tournament. 

Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February. 22, 2025. 

They both reached a plea bargain, reducing Knox Jr.’s charges to disorderly conduct...