The Evansville boxing gym is pulling out all the stops to raise money for a car accident victim in the hospital

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Rumble Boxing in Evansville hosted two fundraising classes Saturday morning with all proceeds going to Matt Redd's family.

“Matt is an amazing man, he just has the biggest heart,” said his sister-in-law Stephanie McGee. “You don’t have to know him to love him.”

As we reportedEvansville sports legend Clint Keown died in a car accident.

Keown's best friend Matt Redd was also in the car and is still fighting for his life in the hospital.

“He's coherent, he has some memory, he knows who everyone is,” McGee said. “We still have a lot of work to do, it will take a while, but he is up to the odds.”

As he continues to defy the odds, Rumble's boxers hit the bags to help him fight.

“We all get inspired by something, and when we're in the process of working out, burning calories and building muscle, I think when there's meaning behind it, it's even more powerful and gives you that extra push,” said Rumble- Owner. Antonio Compton.

Compton is also a family friend of Matt.

He planned two fundraising courses to not only give people an extra boost but also to help them financially.

“100 percent of the proceeds go to the family,” Compton said.

Compton's generosity was even enough for Matt's sister-in-law and mother-in-law to stop by to express their appreciation.

“They called yesterday and said they wanted to come over and show their support and bring some pictures and they were thinking about maybe taking the class, but I don't think it worked out,” Compton said.

Even though they didn't take the course, they are grateful for what it brings to their family.

“It really helps my sister get up every morning and support her husband knowing that there are people underneath her lifting her up,” McGee said. “To see this kindness in this community is huge.”

Those who took the course said they were more than happy to contribute.

“It just makes you happy to be able to do the things we're here to do,” said participant Shelley Ryan.

“It’s just a special time to encourage Matt to keep fighting,” Compton said.

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