Katz, Julie

A professional bantamweight in the 1930s, Katz was the Golden Gloves champion in the 118-pound open division in 1933.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
A terrific amateur boxer, Katz won countless tournaments in New York in the early 1930s. In 1932, he was the Intercity Golden Gloves champion and the New York State flyweight champion. The following year, Katz captured the State bantamweight title and the New York and Intercity Golden Gloves championship.

A bantamweight, Katz began his professional career in 1933 and went undefeated in eight bouts (seven wins, one draw). The following year, he fought future world champion Lou Salica in February and lost a six-round decision. Katz then won three consecutive fights in April before fighting a rematch with Salica in May. The bout went the full eight-rounds, but Katz found himself on the losing end again. He fought nine more times in 1934, winning five with two losses and a draw.

The following January, he moved up to the featherweight class and two months later, fought future welterweight champ Freddie Cochrane. The bout, which took place in Newark, New Jersey, went the distance but Katz lost the eight-round decision. He retired the following year.

Origin:
New York City

Career Statistics:
Professional record: (incomplete)
Wins: 17
Losses: 5
Draws: 5

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