Character profile
Kanichi Nishi
西寛一Mammoth (マンモス)
Biography
Kanichi Nishi is a former juvenile delinquent who becomes Joe's best friend and sparring partner. The two first meet in juvenile jail as opponents before becoming friends at the correction house. Nishi later joins the Tange boxing gym, grows into a calmer worker at a grocery store, and develops a crush on his boss's daughter, Noriko Hayashi.
Story spoilers
After injuring his fist in a match, Nishi reluctantly retires from boxing. He later marries Noriko and becomes more dedicated to the store, while continuing to help train Joe and work in his corner during matches.
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