Joey Chestnut, the world-renowned competitive eater, has made headlines with his decision to skip the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest in favor of a new challenge at Fort Bliss, Texas. Chestnut, known as “Jaws” in the competitive eating world, is set to take on four soldiers at the Army base in a unique eating competition.
Chestnut’s decision to skip the Nathan’s event comes after a sponsorship squabble with the organizers, who did not invite him this year due to his endorsement of the “Impossible” brand, which does not include any meat in its lineup. Despite the controversy, Chestnut remains diplomatic in his comments, expressing his love for the Fourth of July contest and his willingness to try new challenges.
In an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, Chestnut discussed the split in competitive eating and his upcoming challenge against Kobayashi on Labor Day. He expressed excitement about competing against his longtime rival and pushing each other to new limits.
For fans who want to watch Chestnut’s Fort Bliss challenge, he will be live streaming the event on his YouTube channel starting at 5 pm. Despite the controversy surrounding his absence from the Nathan’s event, Chestnut remains a fan favorite and is looking forward to showcasing his eating skills in a new setting.
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