August 1956 Slumber goes to sleep Slumber Gogotya made
August 1956 Slumber goes to sleep Slumber Gogotya made a rapid climb into the boxing world but it took Peter Moledi to punch him out of the picture. 30 year old kid from Luipaardsvlei who used to pack sleeping pills in his fists, has been a long and varied one. Slumber was a sure cure for anyone who suffered from insomnia. One solid punch and that could send you to slumberland. Bet some of you are asking: Ja, thats all very good-o. But how come he never became world champ in either of the two divisions in which he paraded? Let's consider the facts.. In 1950, after 23 amateur fights he made his debut into the paid ranks and outpointed Abraham Battling Beans Maselesele over eight rounds. Later in the year he was given a shellacking by the then featherweight champ Kid Alpheus, after that he laid low for a little over two years. His record a mere two fights: won one, lost one. But life has other interests fo
