Katona became a member of the International Federation of Strength Athletes and following the latter's schism with World's Strongest Man could not compete in that event.

In 2008 he was a major figure on the Strongman Champions League circuit and consistent podium finishes earned him the overall runner-up spot behind his great friend Žydrūnas Savickas.

[5] Despite this, Katona was able to recover in time to compete in the prestigious 2009 World's Strongest Man event in Malta, he was unable to qualify for the finals.

[7] Katona owns a gym in his home town of Subotica, which he cites as his greatest personal achievement.

Katona set a Guinness World Record on 25 April 2009 for longest time to restrain a vehicle weighing 980 kg (2,156 lbs) in Milan, Italy.