Eating superstar Joey “Jaws' Chestnut is banned from competing in the event that made him a household name: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Eating superstar Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is banned from competing in the event that made him a household name: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.This comes as the competitive gobbler has chosen to represent Nathan's rival, Impossible Foods, a company that produces plant-based substitutes for meat products, according to Major League Eating. MLE runs Nathan's annual 4th of July hotdog eating event.
"It seems that Joey and his managers have prioritized a new partnership with a different hot dog brand over our long-time relationship," MLE said in a statement.Chestnut clinched his 16th title last year by downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. His best finish was in 2021 when he tallied 76 hotdogs"Joey Chestnut is an American hero.
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