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Joey Chestnut to Compete While on Probation

Updated 2026-05-21 01:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Joey Chestnut, the reigning Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, will compete in July despite pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and being placed on probation.

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Chestnut to defend hot dog title while on probatio...

Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in the July 4 spectacle while on probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.

2026-05-21 02:20 UTC