Boxing Legend Don Elbaum Shares Amazing Sinatra, Rocky, Joe Louis Stories

from Wise Kracks · host WSN, Bill Krackomberger, Jon Orlando, Don Elbaum

Boxing legend and Hall of Famer Don Elbaum joins Bill and Jon on Wise Kracks this week. Listen to his amazing stories about boxing greats like Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, and one special story about how he met Sinatra.Bill is still on his travels for this week’s episode of Wise Kracks. He calls in from the shores of the Great Lakes, in Erie, Pennsylvania - and he’s not alone.We’re joined by Don Elbaum, a boxing Hall of Famer who has seen and done it all in the world of boxing. Don and Bill go way back, and he’s here to share some of his amazing stories from a lifetime in the sport - including who would win between Ali and Tyson, the real reason fights are 12 rounds, hanging out with Frank Sinatra, and more.We’ve also got lots more besides Don. Jon and Bill look forward to the US Open getting underway this week at Torrey Pines, and why lightning won’t strike twice for Phil Mickelson.There is plenty of value to be found getting on the NFL futures bets nice and early, and the guys discuss who they think is going to win the NFC, AFC, have the best record, and more. Jon even makes another big prediction, fresh off his recent success of calling the Phoenix Suns big playoff run.You can find all the details on those betting lines and more, plus tons of useful articles and guides, by heading to WSN.com.FOLLOW US ON:TwitterFacebookInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSupport the showSubscribe to our channel to never miss an episode! FOLLOW US ON:TwitterFacebookInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeTikTok

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