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

January 29, 2026

New Jersey wrestling champion Anthony Knox Jr. and his father reached a plea deal regarding their involvement in a brawl at a district tournament last year. Knox Jr.'s charges were reduced to disorderly conduct, while his father's charges were also downgraded as part of the agreement.

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

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Key Highlights

The brawl occurred on February 22, 2025, at Collingswood High School.
Anthony Knox Jr. is a state wrestling champion and committed to wrestle at Rutgers University.
Both Knox Jr. and his father faced initial charges of simple assault.
The plea deal reduced Knox Jr.'s charges to disorderly conduct.
Knox Sr.'s charges were similarly downgraded.

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

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