Joey Chestnut wins 15th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, puts protester in headlock mid-competition

One of the most anticipated events of the 4th of July saw hot-dogging at its most American on Monday.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 38, scarfed down 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes at this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, successfully defending his hold of the Mustard Belt. The annual competition occurred on Independence Day at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

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