Joey Chestnut downs record 70 hot dogs in eating contest

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

NEW YORK -- Joey "Jaws" Chestnut beat his record in regaining the Mustard Yellow International Belt on Monday, downing a stomach-churning 70 hot dogs and buns to top Matt "The Megatoad" Stonie at the annual July Fourth eating contest.

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