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Joey Chestnut to Defend Hot Dog Eating Title

Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence

Joey Chestnut, a 17-time winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, is sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a charge from a bar altercation.

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Joey Chestnut to defend hot dog eating title while on probation after pleading guilty to battery

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Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut Will Be on Probation During 2026 Nathan’s Competition

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Joey Chestnut sentenced after pleading guilty to slapping man at Joe's Grille in Westfield

America's most popular competitive eater is now serving probation after an incident earlier this year in Hamilton County.

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Why will Joey Chestnut be on probation at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest?

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Joey Chestnut Hit With Probation Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Slapping Man While Drunk

Competitive eater Joey Chestnut set for Coney Island comeback after arrest drama

Competitive eating legend Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, is set to compete in the iconic July 4 spectacle despite being on probation for a misdemeanor battery charge.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds: How to Bet on the 2025 Contest, Joey Chestnut’s Return

You might be surprised to learn just how popular betting on Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest has become, but this is one of the best traditions on the 4th of July, and Joey Chestnut's return this year is a huge moment. Last year, Joey Chestnut was banned ...