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Joey Chestnut Returns to Defend Title | Jersey News
Joey Chestnut, the undisputed king of competitive eating and seventeen-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, is back for 2026—ready to defend his title on July 4th in Coney Island. Despite pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and serving probation, he’s cleared to compete by Major League Eating and the court, proving his dominance isn’t sidelined. With a record 76 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, Chestnut remains the favorite as fans gear up for a showdown on ESPN and ABC, starting with the women’s contest at 10:45 AM ET and the men’s main event at 12:30 PM ET. The hot dogs…
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