Joey Chestnut Wins In Sizzling Canine Contest Return, Downs 70.5 Wieners on Fourth of July

Joey Chestnut was again with a vengeance on the Nathan’s Well-known Sizzling Canine Consuming Contest … successful the annual Fourth of July custom with ease and incomes the Mustard Belt after consuming a whopping 70.5 tube steaks!!

Chestnut acquired a hero’s welcome as he was launched to the stage on Coney Island after a yr away … and as soon as the 10-minute timer began, he locked in and started working at record-setting tempo.

There actually wasn’t any wiener rust for Jaws … as his counterparts didn’t come near posing a risk. Chestnut ultimately slowed down, however managed to surpass the 70-dog mark within the closing seconds.

Chestnut really apologized for his outcomes … however vowed to return subsequent yr higher than ever.

Jaws — a 16-time champion heading into Friday’s occasion — missed out on the 2024 spectacle attributable to a contract challenge with the competition’s governing physique, Main League Consuming, surrounding a sponsorship deal he inked with Inconceivable Meals.

Each side had been capable of come to an settlement previous to the 2025 showdown … paving the way in which for Chestnut to resume his place onstage together with his fellow aggressive eaters.

We spoke with Jaws previous to the competition … and he informed us he was eyeing 80 canines down the hatch. Whereas he didn’t hit that mark, it was an insane outing nonetheless.

Chestnut beforehand ate 83 glizzies in his one-on-one with rival Takeru Kobayashi in September 2024 … and Patrick Bertoletti received the Independence Day shindig final yr with 58 franks within the G.O.A.T.’s absence. This yr, Bertoletti completed in second with 46.5.

Over on the ladies’s aspect, Miki Sudo as soon as once more took residence the title this yr … devouring 33 sizzling canines to stay undefeated within the contest.

To place all of it into perspective, Chestnut simply took down roughly 21,150 energy, 1,259 grams of fats, 1,692 grams of carbs and 776 grams of protein in 10 minutes.