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

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The next opponents for Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford 29.02.2024 22:55

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand react to Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez entering free agency. 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 mai...

POST-FIGHT LIVE SHOW: Edgar Berlanga vs Padraig McCrory RECAP 25.02.2024 33:24

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand react to Edgar Berlanga's knockout win over Padraig McCrory. 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 mailb...

Big decisions on Canelo Alvarez, David Benavidez and Gervonta "Tank" Davis 23.02.2024 30:46

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand discuss boxing news on Canelo Alvarez's May fight, David Benavidez's move to light heavyweight, and Tank Davis' next title defense. 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...

KNOCKOUT OR BUST for Edgar Berlanga vs. Padraig McCrory?!? 23.02.2024 19:35

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand analyze Edgar Berlanga's latest test against fellow undefeated super middleweight Padraig McCrory. 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...

POST FIGHT LIVE: Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz RECAP 09.02.2024 41:43

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand recap Teofimo Lopez's title defense vs. Jamaine Ortiz for the WBO Super Lightweight Championship, plus some undercard bouts, including Keyshawn Davis vs Jose Pedraza. 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...

Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz ANALYSIS & PREDICTIONS 01.02.2024 13:13

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand breakdown Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz and place their bets. 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 mailb...

REACTION: Canelo Alvarez's next fights, Shakur Stevenson's "retirement" 01.02.2024 25:03

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca discuss the reports of Canelo Alvarez potentially fighting Jermall Charlo and Terence Crawford in 2024, as well as Shakur Stevenson potentially retiring from the sport, and no, we don't believe him. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sure you like, sub...

MONEY BE GREEN: Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder 25.01.2024 15:58

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca preview Jaime Munguia and John Ryder's bout this Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona, and why Munguia is in a must-win situation. 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...

A LOT OF FIGHTS ARE HAPPENING 25.01.2024 25:20

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand discuss Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol's Undisputed Light Heavyweight title clash, reportedly heading for June 1 in Saudi Arabia, the first PBC on Amazon card on March 30, and other fights recently reported and or announced. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twitte...

MONEY BE GREEN: Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer 19.01.2024 14:18

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand break down Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer's Welterweight Championship clash. 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 par...

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou and Ryan Garcia vs... Oscar De La Hoya?! 19.01.2024 25:46

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca preview Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou's crossover fight on March 8, plus the undercard, featuring Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker. They also discuss the latest in the beef between Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya, and options for Garcia's next fight after rejecting a bout with Jose Ramirez, and not being able to come to terms with Rolando Romero. Subs...

Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith ANALYSIS & PREDICTIONS 12.01.2024 14:16

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca discuss Artur Beterbiev's title defense against Callum Smithon ESPN this weekend for the unified light heavyweight championship. 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...

Who should Terence Crawford fight next?! 12.01.2024 25:55

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca begin their 2024 breaking down the latest Twitter spat involving Terence Crawford and others, including Errol Spence, Jaron Ennis and Teofimo Lopez. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE SHOW: Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales RECAP 26.12.2023 29:15

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand breakdown the Undisputed Super Bantamweight clash between Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales. 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 t...

LIVE: Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Day of Reckoning recap 24.12.2023 40:51

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca recap the Day of Reckoning! 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! FULL audio version: tin...

MONEY BE GREEN: Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales 21.12.2023 12:51

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand preview December 26's unification bout between super bantamweight champions Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales on Boxing Day. 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...

MONEY BE GREEN: Day Of Reckoning, starring Anthony Joshua & Deontay Wilder 21.12.2023 28:21

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca preview this weekend's Day of Reckoning card, including Deontay Wilder's pending heavyweight bout with fellow former champion Joseph Parker as well as the main event between former unified titlist Anthony Joshua and contender Otto Wallin. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@Shantell...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Regis Prograis vs. Devin Haney 10.12.2023 50:52

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand go LIVE to recap Devin Haney's dominant win over Regis Prograis and more around boxing on December 10. 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 themandatory...

LIVE SHOW: Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 06.12.2023 44:57

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand go LIVE to preview this weekend's huge WBC Super Lightweight Title bout between defending champion Regis Prograis and Undisputed Lightweight Champion Devin Haney. 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 SHOW: Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte 03.12.2023 34:55

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand go LIVE following Ryan Garcia's return bout against Oscar Duarte on DAZN and recap his first bout under new trainer, Derrick James. 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...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade 26.11.2023 51:43

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand go LIVE following David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade's clash for the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Championship, a card that also included Jermall Charlo's return, Subriel Matias' title defense, and much more! We'll also revisit Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor for the Undisputed Super Lightweight Title from earlier in the day. Subscribe on Y...

MONEY BE GREEN: David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade & Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor 23.11.2023 24:50

Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand preview the forthcoming Undisputed Super Lightweight title fight between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor, the Interim Super Middleweight Title bout between David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade, plus other bets from the undercard. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand on Twi...

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos + Emanuel Navarrete vs. Robson Conceicao 17.11.2023 38:07

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca go LIVE following ESPN's Thursday night card featuring Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos' WBC Lightweight Title fight, Emanuel Navarrete's WBO Super Featherweight Title defense vs. Robson Conceicao. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand, (@ShantelleSChand on Twitter). Make sur...

MONEY BE GREEN: Terence Crawford vs. Edwin De Los Santos & Emanuel Navarrete vs. Robson Conceicao 10.11.2023 20:49

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca place their bets on Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos and Emanuel Navarrete vs. Robson Conceicao. 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 themandatorysh...

IBF strips Terence Crawford, Jake Paul's next opponent & Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer 10.11.2023 24:43

Shantelle Chand and Bryan Fonseca discuss the IBF stripping Terence Crawford of the welterweight title and awarding it to interim champion Jaron 'Boots' Ennis. They also breakdown Jake Paul's next fight against newly announced opponent Andre August on December 15, and Natasha Jonas' title defense against Mikaela Mayer, announced for January 20. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the s...