The King has been dethroned.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut was upset at the annual Fourth of July Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday by 23-year-old Matt Stonie, who ate 62 hot dogs and buns en route to the win. Chestnut only managed 60 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute competition.
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Stonie had a message for America after his historic victory.
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Stonie finished second at last year’s competition. The next-closest competitor ate 32 hot dogs and buns.
Chestnut’s previous record was 69 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, which he accomplished in 2013.
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@denverfoodguy
