Matt Stonie and Joey Chestnut compete during Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest.[Photo/Agencies] |
The 32-year-old Chestnut had won eight straight competitions in a row before losing the Mustard Yellow International Belt to Stonie last year in an upset.
Contest officials said Chestnut set a new record last month when he ate 73 1/2 hot dogs and buns during a qualifying event.