The tragic dying of Anthony Joshua‘s coach, Kevin “Latif” Ayodele, has resulted in an outpouring of assist for the boxing star’s longtime pal … with greater than $180,000 raised to assist construct a mosque in his honor after he was killed in a automotive crash in Nigeria.

The fundraiser was launched on Monday by SPOT Mission, simply hours after Ayodele and one other member of Joshua’s group, Sina Ghami, died when the Lexus SUV they have been in slammed right into a stationary truck on the aspect of the highway. Joshua suffered minor accidents within the accident.

“I’m completely shocked that he died at present and I need to be a part of the individuals who assist maintain his legacy alive,” the fundraiser’s web site stated. “Because of this we’ve determined that we need to construct a masjid and uphold his legacy.”

“Latz was broadly revered throughout the group, not just for his dedication to health and wellbeing, however for his deep dedication to charity and fixed remembrance of the Akhirah.”

“The orphans and youngsters at SPOT have been deeply touched by his common visits. He was all the time current with a heat smile, constructing real bonds with them and uplifting the children via health periods, encouragement, and care.”

Ayodele wasn’t simply Joshua’s private coach — the 2 have been additionally longtime associates and have been even enjoying desk tennis simply hours earlier than the deadly crash.