Yahoo Sports Joey Chestnut Downs 57 Hot Dogs And Buns At Texas Exhibition, Sets Up Potential 2025 Showdown
Far from the bright lights of New York, Joey Chestnut still managed to make hot dogs tremble, and perhaps set up an intriguing showdown next year with a new rival.
Barred from the Nathan’s annual competition because of his endorsement deal with a vegan hot dog brand, Chestnut instead appeared at a Fort Bliss, Texas event. He downed 57 hot dogs and buns in five minutes, demolishing four competitors who managed a combined total of 49 hot dogs and buns.
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In New York, Pat Bertoletti, the new Nathan’s champion, finished his day with a total of 58 hot dogs and buns.
What happens next year? Major League Eating has since walked back its Chestnut ban, potentially setting up a battle of the ages at 2025’s Nathan’s competition.
Chestnut holds the overall record there of 76 hot dogs and buns consumed.
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