Chana (チャナ, Chana) is a non-recurring character in Hajime no Ippo.
Chana is Payao's younger brother. He likes boxing a lot, but doesn't care much about "Muay Thai". He is first introduced when Miyata Ichirō travel to Thailand.
History[]
Part I[]
Jolt Counter Arc[]
When Miyata Ichirō came from Japan to Thailand, Chana became a fan of him by his first match in Thai. When Miyata was talking to Payao, Miyata noticed Chana, who began to walk away from him until Payao told Chana to speak up. Chana told Miyata how he wanted to go into boxing and throw counters like him. However, Miyata ran away for roadwork after saying sorry to him.
While Miyata was out in the rain doing roadwork, Chana ran to him to give him an umbrella. Chana asked Miyata why he does not smile and why he boxes despite not looking happy. Miyata explained that there is a small moment of laughter only boxers experience, asking Chana if he wanted to see a more amazing counter. On the day of Miyata's match, Chana and Payao arrived at the Lumpini Stadium at round three to watch and cheer for Miyata. When Miyata defeated Jimmy Sisphar, Chana witnessed Miyata laugh as he walked away from the ring. Before Miyata began to leave by plane, Miyata told Chana that the key to counters, are timing and heart.
Part II[]
A Passing Point Arc[]
While Miyata's fourth OPBF featherweight title defence match against Medgoen Dachboy took place, Chana met with Maria, Medgoen's daughter, who recovered from her illness. Chana unintentionally made Maria worry about her father after Chana stated that he looked up to Miyata because of his remarkable counters.