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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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>O&#39;Shaquie Foster&#39;s Fighter of the Year </li><li>Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello</li><li>Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli Fight Week</li><li>Devin Haney vs. Liam Paro</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

O'Shaquie Foster Unifies, Haney-Paro Official, Canelo Fight Week

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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Shakur Stevenson leaving Zuffa after never fighting with them</li><li>Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello preview</li><li>Emanuel Navarrete vs. O&#39;Shaquie Foster preview</li><li>Fight Night&#39;s coming back?</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shakur leaves Zuffa, Fight Night Back? And Weekend Previews

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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli threatened by ongoing war</li><li>Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2</li><li>Floyd Schofield wins the WBA title vs. Lucas Bahdi </li><li>Shakur vs. Haney gone dark (we told you so)</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Canelo-Mbilli up in the air, Dubois vs. Wardley 2 and more

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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney</li><li>This weekend&#39;s card, featuring Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi</li><li>And more around the world of boxing</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Is Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney actually happening?

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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss the press conference between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and all of the weirdness surrounding it. 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua press conference was so weird...

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Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua</li><li>The business behind the fight</li><li>And more activity in the welterweight division following Ryan Garcia and Isaac Cruz&#39;s back-and-forth</li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is FINALLY official

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Shantelle and Bryan discuss:- Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fallout- What Ryan Garcia should pursue next- Isaac Cruz &amp; Jesus Ramos back in action- Updates on the Ali ActSubscribe 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ryan Garcia's next move, Isaac Cruz's return, Nico Ali Walsh' Ali Act decision

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Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn</li><li>Katie Taylor&#39;s final fight</li><li>Andy Ruiz&#39;s loses comeback to Damian Knyba</li><li>Eridson Garcia stuns and dominates Alan Chaves</li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Predictions, Katie Taylor says goodbye to boxing

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Shantelle and Bryan discuss:<ul><li>Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic</li><li>Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron</li><li>Caroline Dubois vs. Amelia Moore</li><li>Lester Martinez</li><li>Najee Lopez</li><li>Ramon Cardenas </li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE FIGHT PREVIEWS: Itauma vs. Hrgovic, Mayer vs. Cameron and more!

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We react to Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, discuss what&#39;s next for each boxer, and more around the chaotic welterweight division. 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

POST-FIGHT LIVE: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez RECAP

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez predictions</li><li>Claressa Shields&#39; victory</li><li>Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua reportedly in NYC this November</li><li>And more!</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: WHO WINS between Rolly Romero & Teofimo Lopez?

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:- Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis falling apart (and aftermath)- Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez heats up- Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn nears- Claressa Shields&#39; return- Tamm Thibeault&#39;s victory- And moreSubscribe 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: Welterweight division madness

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis </li><li>Errol Spence retires after losing to Tim Tszyu</li><li>Hamzah Sheeraz &amp; Edgar Berlanga&#39;s victories </li><li>Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda</li><li>Raymond Muratalla vs. Robson Conceição</li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: Haney vs. Keyshawn, Roach vs. Zepeda, Spence retires and more!

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa</li><li>Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn set for September 12</li><li>Weekend fight previews, including Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: Shakur Stevenson officially joins Zuffa, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn scheduled, and more!

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Abdullah Mason&#39;s win over Albert Bell</li><li>The future of the lightweight division </li><li>Takeaways from the rest of the July 4 card on TNT</li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: What did Abdullah Mason prove this weekend?

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Jaron &#34;Boots&#34; Ennis&#39; big win</li><li>Xander Zayas&#39; future</li><li>Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell</li><li>Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez</li></ul> 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 of a future mailbag episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Xander Zayas vs. Jaron &#34;Boots&#34; Ennis</li><li>What happens if Ennis wins?</li><li>What happens if Boots wins? </li><li>Oleksandr Usyk retiring? </li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Bam Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas</li><li>Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron</li><li>And more!</li></ul>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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: What's next for Bam Rodriguez after destroying Antonio Vargas?

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fallout- O&#39;Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford- Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm 2 (Amanda Serrano&#39;s return)- Dmitry Bivol&#39;s finally back in the ringSubscribe 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

LIVE: Usyk vs. Rico fallout, Foster vs. Ford preview, Serrano & Bivol return

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This week for Bryan &amp; Shantelle:<ul><li>Vasiliy Lomachenko reportedly returning in 2026</li><li>What&#39;s next for boxing media after boxingscene&#39;s mass layoffs?</li><li>Fight previews for this weekend, including Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright 2</li></ul> 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! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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

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.