The Mandatory with Bryan & Shantelle
by Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand
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.
Episodes
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O'Shaquie Foster Unifies, Haney-Paro Official, Canelo Fight Week
Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss: O'Shaquie Foster's Fighter of the Year Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli Fight Week Devin Haney vs. Liam Paro Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY…
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Shakur leaves Zuffa, Fight Night Back? And Weekend Previews
Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Shakur Stevenson leaving Zuffa after never fighting with them Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello preview Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster preview Fight Night's coming back? Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media…
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Canelo-Mbilli up in the air, Dubois vs. Wardley 2 and more
Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli threatened by ongoing war Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2 Floyd Schofield wins the WBA title vs. Lucas Bahdi Shakur vs. Haney gone dark (we told you so) Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media...
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Is Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney actually happening?
Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney This weekend's card, featuring Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi And more around the world of boxing Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand...
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The Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua press conference was so weird...
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...
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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is FINALLY official
Today on the show, Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua The business behind the fight And more activity in the welterweight division following Ryan Garcia and Isaac Cruz's back-and-forth Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO,...
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Ryan Garcia's next move, Isaac Cruz's return, Nico Ali Walsh' Ali Act decision
Shantelle and Bryan discuss: - Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fallout - What Ryan Garcia should pursue next - Isaac Cruz & Jesus Ramos back in action - Updates on the Ali Act Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand (@ShantelleSChand…
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Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Predictions, Katie Taylor says goodbye to boxing
Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Katie Taylor's final fight Andy Ruiz's loses comeback to Damian Knyba Eridson Garcia stuns and dominates Alan Chaves Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand…
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LIVE FIGHT PREVIEWS: Itauma vs. Hrgovic, Mayer vs. Cameron and more!
Shantelle and Bryan discuss: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Caroline Dubois vs. Amelia Moore Lester Martinez Najee Lopez Ramon Cardenas
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POST-FIGHT LIVE: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez RECAP
We react to Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, discuss what'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,...
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LIVE: WHO WINS between Rolly Romero & Teofimo Lopez?
This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez predictions Claressa Shields' victory Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua reportedly in NYC this November And more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand…
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LIVE: Welterweight division madness
This week for Bryan & 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' return - Tamm Thibeault's victory - And more Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media...
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LIVE: Haney vs. Keyshawn, Roach vs. Zepeda, Spence retires and more!
This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis Errol Spence retires after losing to Tim Tszyu Hamzah Sheeraz & Edgar Berlanga's victories Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda Raymond Muratalla vs. Robson Conceição Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media...
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LIVE: Shakur Stevenson officially joins Zuffa, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn scheduled, and more!
This week for Bryan & Shantelle: Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn set for September 12 Weekend fight previews, including Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz Subscribe on YouTube and follow the show on social media @TheMandatoryTKO, @BryanFonsecaNY, @ShantelleChand...
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LIVE: What did Abdullah Mason prove this weekend?
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…
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LIVE: What's next for Jaron "Boots" Ennis?
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).…
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LIVE: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
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…
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LIVE: What's next for Bam Rodriguez after destroying Antonio Vargas?
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...
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LIVE: Usyk vs. Rico fallout, Foster vs. Ford preview, Serrano & Bivol return
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,...
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LIVE: Vasiliy Lomachenko's return, Boxingscene layoffs + more
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,...
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LIVE: What's next for David Benavidez? & Wardley-Dubois PREDICTIONS
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…
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POST-FIGHT LIVE SHOW: NAOYA INOUE VS. JUNTO NAKATANI RECAP
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…
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LIVE: Inoue vs. Nakatani & Benavidez vs. Ramirez Predictions!
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...
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LIVE: Reacting to this week's hearing on the Ali Act
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…
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LIVE: Are we finally getting Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury?
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…
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LIVE: Tyson Fury & Conor Benn NETFLIX fight week preview
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...
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LIVE: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis is DONE
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,...
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LIVE: For better or worse, the Ali Revival Act is almost here...
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…
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LIVE: Is Top Rank going to DAZN good for boxing?!?
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,...
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LIVE: Barboza-Sims card preview, Jake Paul did WHAT?!? And more
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...
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LIVE: Vergil Ortiz's career on pause, Jai Opetaia drama and more!
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...
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LIVE: Let's talk about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2
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,...
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LIVE: Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia & Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White, and more!
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,...
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LIVE: Shakur Stevenson vs. The WBC, Ball vs. Figueroa preview, and more!
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...
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Teofimo vs. Shakur, Xander vs. Baraou & Bakhram vs. Kelly
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…
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LIVE SHOW: ZUFFA Boxing's Debut, MAJOR Ali Act Update, Muratalla vs. Cruz PREVIEW
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...
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WOMEN'S POUND FOR POUND LISTS!
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...
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LIVE SHOW: 2026 MEN'S BOXING POUND FOR POUND LIST!
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…
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LIVE AWARD SHOW: BEST (AND WORST) OF BOXING IN 2025!
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…
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POST-FIGHT LIVE: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul FULL CARD RECAP
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...
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LIVE SHOW: Terence Crawford retires & Joshua vs. Paul PREDICTIONS
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...
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POST-FIGHT LIVE: Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. FULL CARD recap
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,...
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Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson announced, Cruz vs. Roach FULL CARD PREVIEW
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...
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POST-FIGHT LIVE: Benavidez-Yarde, Norman-Haney, Bam-Puma RECAP
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…
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LIVE SHOW: Norman, Haney, Benavidez, Bam MEGA BOXING PREVIEW
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...
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LIVE SHOW: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, The State of 154 part infinity, plus more!
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...
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What's next after Tank-Paul flop, Vergil vs. Lubin and MORE
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...
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LIVE SHOW: Mayweather-Pacquiao 2, Cruz-Roach card, and the state of heavyweight boxing
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...
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LIVE SHOW: WHAT'S NEXT at 154?
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).…
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LIVE SHOW: Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Jake Paul press conference REACTION
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,...
About this show
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.
Hosted by
Bryan Fonseca and Shantelle Chand
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