High school wrestler Anthony Knox has officially announced his new team for the collegiate season. The teenage wrestler will be joining the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for the upcoming season, in the men’s 126-pound category.
Knox previously announced his commitment to Cornell University. The teenage wrestler attends St. John Vianney High School.
Anthony Knox Announces Commitment to Rutgers Wrestling
Knox announced his commitment to the Rutgers team through his Instagram account. The wrestler uploaded a photo of himself in the red Rutgers singlet, with the following caption,
“Let’s get to work. #RahRah”
Knox had announced his commitment to Cornell University. However, following the legal brawl during a high school wrestling tournament, the teenage wrestler had to reconsider his options.
Knox has a stellar record of 144-1 in high school wrestling. He is also well known for winning the New Jersey State Championships four times as a high school wrestler.
All About Knox’s Controversial Clash In High School Wrestling Tournament
Knox was involved in a major brawl during a high school wrestling tournament in 2025. He is currently engaged in a legal case following allegations of violence against him and his father.
In late February last year, Knox was participating in a wrestling tournament at Collingswood High School. He was accused of being involved in a physical altercation with the spectators, which was recorded on video by the other spectators.
According to an excerpt from the complaint filed against Knox and his father,
“The defendant did enter the opposing team’s designated section of the gymnasium bleachers during the District 25 wrestling tournament, where he proceeded to punch [redacted] about the face and head repeatedly, which result in bruising and pain to the right temple area.”
Knox reported in his defense that initially, his father had appealed to the crowd to stay calm. When some spectators allegedly turned hostile, the teenage wrestler rushed to his father’s defense, which caused the altercation to escalate into violence.
Following the brawl, strict action was taken against Knox. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association initially disqualified him from wrestling.
However, a judge later overturned the ruling, allowing Knox to return to wrestling. He won his fourth state wrestling championship before announcing his withdrawal from Cornell University in December 2025.
After multiple delays, Knox and his father are facing trial in the assault case. The first trial in the Collingswood Municipal Court has been scheduled for January 28 this year.
