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Organizers of America’s perennial July Fourth hot dog eating contest say the reigning champion won’t compete this year due to a contract dispute. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has been competing since
Contest organizer Major League Eating says Chestnut chose to drop out after a contract dispute.
Don't give up hope just yet, America -- there's still a chance Joey Chestnut could take the stage and devour dozens of hot dogs this Fourth of July.
For the first time in nearly 20 years, hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut will not be participating in the July 4 contest.
Organizers of America’s perennial July Fourth hot dog eating contest say the reigning champion won’t compete this year due to a contract dispute. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, he downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Organizers said Tuesday that the 40-year-old struck a deal with a competing brand. That's a red line for the Nathan’s-sponsored event. Chestnut fired back on social media Tuesday night, saying the event organ...