Joey Chestnut to face rival Takeru Kobayashi in Labor Day hot dog eating contest on Netflix
One day after he was ruled ineligible to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month for signing with a rival hot dog brand, Joey Chestnut has his next event.
One day after he was ruled ineligible to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month for signing with a rival hot dog brand, Joey Chestnut has his next event.
Chestnut, the 16-time champion, will face former nemesis Takeru Kobayashi in "Unfinished Beef" on Sept. 2. The competition will stream live on Netflix.
The location has not been determined.
"Through all of my years in competitive eating, Kobayashi stands out as my fiercest rival," Chestnut said in a statement. "Competing against him pushed me to be so much better. I know that fans have waited a long time for another chapter of our rivalry and I can’t wait for our massive showdown live on Netflix! It’s time to give the people what they want!"
Chestnut, 40, won last year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. His record is 76 in 2021. Chestnut has won eight events in a row.
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