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

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul FULL CARD RECAP 20.12.2025 55:06

Bryan and Shantelle recap Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, plus the full card, which also includes appearances from Yokasta Valle, Alycia Baumgardner, Cherneka Johnson, and others. 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 SHOW: Terence Crawford retires & Joshua vs. Paul PREDICTIONS 18.12.2025 1:11:47

Bryan and Shantelle react to Terence Crawford's sudden retirement and predict the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul card. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. FULL CARD recap 07.12.2025 1:13:31

Shantelle and Bryan recap the full Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach card, which also features Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez, Stephen Fulton vs. O'Shaquie Foster and Jorge Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr. 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...

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson announced, Cruz vs. Roach FULL CARD PREVIEW 02.12.2025 54:30

Shantelle and Bryan preview the full Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach card, which also features Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Erislandy Lara, Stephen Fulton vs. O'Shaquie Foster and Jorge Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr. But first, we'll discuss the newly made Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson bout on January 31 in New York City. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Benavidez-Yarde, Norman-Haney, Bam-Puma RECAP 23.11.2025 1:23:56

Bryan and Shantelle recap Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney, David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, Bam Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez, Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes, 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...

LIVE SHOW: Norman, Haney, Benavidez, Bam MEGA BOXING PREVIEW 21.11.2025 56:16

Bryan and Shantelle preview the potential boxing card of the year, which features Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney, David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, Bam Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez, Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes, and more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, subscribe, r...

LIVE SHOW: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, The State of 154 part infinity, plus more! 13.11.2025 1:09:41

Bryan and Shantelle discuss the rumors surrounding Anthony Joshua potentially fighting Jake Paul in December. Plus, the state of the show's favorite weight class: Junior Middleweight. Vergil Ortiz knocks out Erickson Lubin and had a staredown with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, plus Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou have signed off on a unification bout. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on s...

What's next after Tank-Paul flop, Vergil vs. Lubin and MORE 08.11.2025 58:00

Shantelle and Bryan discuss the fallout of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis being canceled, this weekend's big 154-pound title fight between Gervonta Davis and Erickson Lubin, plus 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! Wan...

LIVE SHOW: Mayweather-Pacquiao 2, Cruz-Roach card, and the state of heavyweight boxing 31.10.2025 45:02

Shantelle and Bryan are back to discuss Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, the main card of Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr., and Fabio Wardley's TKO win over Joseph Parker, plus 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 SHOW: WHAT'S NEXT at 154? 15.10.2025 45:59

Shantelle and Bryan come back to discuss Jaron 'Boots' Ennis' first-round stoppage over Uisma Lima, Sebastian Fundora's cancellation against Keith Thurman. 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...

LIVE SHOW: Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Jake Paul press conference REACTION 24.09.2025 40:08

Bryan & Shantelle react to the presser featuring Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul in New York City. Bryan was there for the event. 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....

LIVE SHOW: Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev recap 15.09.2025 41:45

Bryan & Shantelle recap Naoya Inoue beating Murodjon Akhmadaliev via a 12-round, one-sided decision. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford recap 14.09.2025 1:21:25

Bryan & Shantelle recap Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford and discuss what's next following the blockbuster event. 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...

LIVE SHOW: Canelo vs. Crawford & Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev fight PREVIEWS 10.09.2025 1:01:08

Shantelle and Bryan preview the pending weekend superfights between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, as well as Naoya Inoue and Murodjon Akhmadaliev. 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...

LIVE SHOW: Is Gervonta Davis ruining his legacy with the Jake Paul fight? 04.09.2025 1:17:13

Shantelle and Bryan return to discuss Gervonta Davis' upcoming fight with Jake Paul, plus, the full card for Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman's pending bout this fall. 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 wri...

What UFC's new deal means for boxing, and Jaron Ennis' next fight 13.08.2025 1:11:00

Shantelle and Bryan discuss what UFC's new $7.7 billion deal could mean for boxing, Jaron Ennis' next fight, plus a preview of this weekend's card featuring Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte. 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...

LIVE SHOW: WHAT'S NEXT for Xander Zayas, Claressa Shields, Emiliano Vargas 31.07.2025 1:39:44

Bryan and Shantelle recap this weekend's fights, including Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia, Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels, Bruce Carrington vs. Mateus Heita, Emiliano Vargas' stunning knockout 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 w...

Xander Zayas and Claressa Shields fight previews 22.07.2025 50:44

Shantelle and Bryan preview this weekend's fights, including Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia, Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels, Bruce Carrington vs. Mateus Heita 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Pacquiao vs. Barrios, Usyk vs. Dubois 2 and more 20.07.2025 1:25:20

Shantelle and Bryan recap Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2, PBC's latest card starring Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios, plus Bam Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu. 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 PREVIEW SHOW: Pacquiao's return, Usyk vs. Dubois 2 and no more PPVs? 17.07.2025 1:07:31

#Boxing #MannyPacquiao #OleksandrUsyk Shantelle and Bryan preview Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2, PBC's latest card starring Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios, plus the return of Bam Rodriguez. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Taylor-Serrano 3, Berlanga-Sheeraz & Stevenson-Zepeda RECAPS 13.07.2025 1:26:49

Bryan and Shantelle recap a big fight week, starring Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda and Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz. 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 SHOW: PREVIEWS for Taylor-Serrano 3, Berlanga-Sheeraz & Stevenson-Zepeda 08.07.2025 1:39:58

Bryan and Shantelle preview a big fight week, starring Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda and Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz. 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? E...

Reacting to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. deported, Jake Paul's ranking 05.07.2025 52:43

Bryan and Shantelle discuss this week in boxing, led by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being deported after his fight with Jake Paul. Plus, Jake Paul's ranking by the WBA and fight announcements. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. CARD RECAP 29.06.2025 59:45

Shantelle and Bryan go LIVE to the entire Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. card. 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! Ad...

Weird Canelo-Crawford hype, Jake Paul & Deontay Wilder return 27.06.2025 55:32

Shantelle and Bryan go LIVE to discuss the odd Canelo vs Crawford build up, and the returns of Jake Paul and Deontay Wilder this week. 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@gm...