What’s up wrestling world—plot twist incoming! Just when everyone thought Anthony Knox’s high school wrestling career was dead in the water after the wildest brawl to hit the NJ District 25 Tournament, the court stepped in, adding another good news. The hearing’s out, and not only is he back on the mat, but the kid also wasted zero time proving why he’s that guy.
On February 28, wrestling insider page The Wrestling Room (@MrPatMineo) hit X (formerly Twitter) with the update every New Jersey fan was refreshing for: “Anthony Knox is back to business, notching an 18-1 technical fall in the quarterfinal round of the Region 7 tournament.” Yup, back like he never left.
Anthony Knox got in the semifinal after the Region 7 quarterfinal match, real quick, his first match after the judge overturned the ban. Knox rolled in and put on a clinic, wrapping it up with an 18-1 tech fall in 2:32 over Manchester senior Charles Gold—basically a wrestling mercy rule beatdown. This wasn’t just a win; this was a statement. After all the drama and noise, Knox didn’t just show up—he cooked. Almost the moment he was given a show of hands in favor, Knox quickly departed with a Lacey Township police officer and school representatives and was not available for comments.
Anthony Knox is back to business, notching an 18-1 technical fall in the quarterfinal round of the Regon 7 tournament. pic.twitter.com/dD7kUXOrNG
— The Wrestling Room (Pat Mineo) (@MrPatMineo) March 1, 2025
But let’s rewind for a sec—how did we even get here? It all started at District 25 on February 22, where Knox got disqualified for leaving his bench area after a full-on spectator brawl broke out. A brawl that involved his dad, some wild racial slurs, and a chaotic scene at Collingswood High School. Anthony Knox and his family didn’t sit down quietly—they went straight to Mercer County court, filed an appeal against NJSIAA, and guess what? The judge said game on.
The NJSIAA, obviously not thrilled, dropped this statement: “NJSIAA respects the decision of the Mercer County court; however, we strongly disagree with it,” stated, “We will be appealing and considering all other options. In the meantime, Anthony Knox will be permitted to wrestle in the regional tournament under the terms of the temporary restraining order.” Basically, they’re mad—but Knox is wrestling anyway.
Anthony Knox’s legacy on the line
If you know New Jersey wrestling, you know Anthony Knox isn’t just another good wrestler—he’s already a living legend. Three-time New Jersey State Champ. 32-0 this season. Those who know him best will never forget his supremacy; he finished 136-1 throughout his high school career, winning 123 consecutive matches and becoming the highest-ranked 126-pound wrestler in the U.S. He’s gunning for that legendary 4th state title, which would put him in the same convo as icons like Nick Suriano and Anthony Ashnault. Winning 4 is like unlocking wrestling immortality—the kind of legacy that sticks forever.
The best part? No matter what happens in states, Anthony Knox’s future is already locked down. He’s heading to Cornell, where the Big Red coaches have his back 100%. Cornell head coach Mike Grey kept it classy, saying, “I prefer to keep that conversation between us. It’s not about me; it’s about the kids and trying to do whatever I can to help them. There’s not much more I can say other than it’s a tough situation.” Which simply means that Cornell’s got his back no matter what. And there’s even talk that Knox might take a grayshirt year, giving him extra time to level up before hitting the NCAA scene.
So yeah, this whole situation? It’s messy, chaotic, and straight-up dramatic—but if there’s one thing Anthony Knox does better than anyone, it’s wrestling through the noise. Whether he adds that 4th state title or not, Knox’s story is already one for the books—and trust me, this next chapter at Cornell? It’s gonna be a movie.
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