Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand

The Mandatory with Bryan & Shantelle

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Hosts Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand bring you inside the complex world of combat sports with The Mandatory, a show for die-hards and casuals alike. With a combined 10+ years covering the fight game, the duo brings forth weekly insight, interviews, and betting analysis covering the biggest undertakings in boxing, and occasionally mixed martial arts, plus more. Follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO and on YouTube.

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Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand

Episodes

LIVE: What did Abdullah Mason prove this weekend? 09.07.2026 49:09

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Abdullah Mason's win over Albert Bell The future of the lightweight division Takeaways from the rest of the July 4 card on TNT Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write the show...

LIVE: What's next for Jaron "Boots" Ennis? 02.07.2026 54:16

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Jaron "Boots" Ennis' big win Xander Zayas' future Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write t...

LIVE: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 26.06.2026 52:04

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis What happens if Ennis wins? What happens if Boots wins? Oleksandr Usyk retiring? Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write the show? EMA...

LIVE: What's next for Bam Rodriguez after destroying Antonio Vargas? 16.06.2026 1:04:31

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Bam Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write the show? EMAIL us at themandatoryshow@gmail.com to be part...

LIVE: Usyk vs. Rico fallout, Foster vs. Ford preview, Serrano & Bivol return 29.05.2026 1:12:41

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: - Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fallout - O'Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford - Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm 2 (Amanda Serrano's return) - Dmitry Bivol's finally back in the ring Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate...

LIVE: Vasiliy Lomachenko's return, Boxingscene layoffs + more 15.05.2026 1:12:12

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Vasiliy Lomachenko reportedly returning in 2026 What's next for boxing media after boxingscene's mass layoffs? Fight previews for this weekend, including Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright 2 Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscr...

LIVE: What's next for David Benavidez? & Wardley-Dubois PREDICTIONS 07.05.2026 53:33

This week for Bryan & Shantelle: David Benavidez's destruction over Zurdo Ramirez Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write the show? EMAIL us at themandatoryshow@gmail...

POST-FIGHT LIVE SHOW: NAOYA INOUE VS. JUNTO NAKATANI RECAP 02.05.2026 52:33

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani post-fight show! You know why we're here!!!! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to write the show? EMAIL us at themandatoryshow@gmail.com to be part of a future mailbag episode! Adverti...

LIVE: Inoue vs. Nakatani & Benavidez vs. Ramirez Predictions! 30.04.2026 1:03:55

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez Tyson Fury & Anthony Joshua reportedly coming to (some) terms Shakur Stevenson shooting down Devin Haney rumors And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like...

LIVE: Reacting to this week's hearing on the Ali Act 24.04.2026 58:47

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Wednesday's Ali Act hearing, featuring Nico Ali Walsh, Oscar De La Hoya, Nick Khan and Tim Shipman Eddie Hearn saying "the money's not there" for Devin Haney Caroline Dubois vs. Alycia Baumgardner Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitte...

LIVE: Are we finally getting Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury? 17.04.2026 45:59

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Tyson Fury and Conor Benn's Netflix performances Anthony Joshua possibly facing Fury this year Alycia Baumgardner's pending title fight on Friday And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and revie...

LIVE: Tyson Fury & Conor Benn NETFLIX fight week preview 09.04.2026 42:24

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Tyson Fury and Conor Benn's Netflix card Xander Zayas and Jaron "Boots" Ennis' presser Richardson Hitchins & Edgar Berlanga sign to Zuffa Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review when...

LIVE: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis is DONE 02.04.2026 1:33:30

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis being official Vergil Ortiz watching from the sidelines Deontay Wilder's wild revelation Gervonta Davis' troublesome leaked video Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscr...

LIVE: For better or worse, the Ali Revival Act is almost here... 26.03.2026 1:32:00

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: The Ali Revival Act passing through the House Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman Oscar De La Hoya's Ring Magazine regret Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want to writ...

LIVE: Is Top Rank going to DAZN good for boxing?!? 19.03.2026 1:09:05

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Top Rank signing with DAZN Jermall Charlo dropping out of a title fight A new Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua rumor A recap of last week's fights And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review when...

LIVE: Barboza-Sims card preview, Jake Paul did WHAT?!? And more 13.03.2026 1:27:08

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Arnold Barboza vs. Kenneth Sims Oscar Collazo and Gabriela Fundora returning to action Jake Paul's visit with the President And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio!...

LIVE: Vergil Ortiz's career on pause, Jai Opetaia drama and more! 05.03.2026 39:06

This week, Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss: Vergil Ortiz vs. Golden Boy Jai Opetaia's IBF/Zuffa title decision Lamont Roach and William Zepeda ordered by the WBC And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get audio! Want t...

LIVE: Let's talk about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 26.02.2026 36:12

Shantelle and Bryan are back to run through this week's list of topics. We discuss: - Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 - Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios - Conor Benn's big come-up - And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever yo...

LIVE: Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia & Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White, and more! 19.02.2026 1:03:49

Shantelle and Bryan are back to run through this week's list of topics. We discuss: Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White New fight announcements! Plus more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate a...

LIVE: Shakur Stevenson vs. The WBC, Ball vs. Figueroa preview, and more! 06.02.2026 33:39

Shantelle and Bryan are back with a shorter and slightly later in the week show today because of travel. On the docket: Shakur Stevenson is no longer the WBC Champ at 135 Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa preview New fight announcements Plus more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you li...

Teofimo vs. Shakur, Xander vs. Baraou & Bakhram vs. Kelly 01.02.2026 1:06:22

Shantelle and Bryan are back with a post-fight live show! Tonight we discuss: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly Plus the full card for each. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review wheneve...

LIVE SHOW: ZUFFA Boxing's Debut, MAJOR Ali Act Update, Muratalla vs. Cruz PREVIEW 22.01.2026 59:15

Shantelle and Bryan discuss Zuffa Boxing's debut, Dana White's plan to takeover the sport, Ali Act making congressional progress, with new amendments, and Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review whenever you get a...

WOMEN'S POUND FOR POUND LISTS! 15.01.2026 1:05:48

Bryan and Shantelle now give their start-of-the-year pound-for-pound list, ranking the 10 best boxers in the world for the women's side of the sport, after covering the men's side last week. Drop your P4P lists in the comments! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subsc...

LIVE SHOW: 2026 MEN'S BOXING POUND FOR POUND LIST! 08.01.2026 1:02:50

Bryan and Shantelle recap and give their start-of-the-year pound-for-pound lists, ranking the 10 best boxers in the world for the men. The women's list will be next week! Drop your P4P lists in the comments! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, rate and review wh...

LIVE AWARD SHOW: BEST (AND WORST) OF BOXING IN 2025! 30.12.2025 1:34:11

Bryan and Shantelle recap 2025 in boxing, giving out awards for best boxer, prospect, knockout, fight, worst robbery, biggest upset, and a NEW category. 5:03 Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car accident in Nigeria 14:46 Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani recap 25:06 Storyline of the Year 31:57 Robbery of the Year 39:39 Knockout of the Year 47:41 Upset of the Year 1:00:21 Prospect of the Year 1:09:48...