He owns the mustard belt and his opponents, winning 14 times. He has won this event every year since 2007 with a hiccup — burp? — in 2015 when Matt Stonie dethroned him.
There is a drama of sorts as Joey Chestnut looks to defend his mustard belt at Monday’s Nathan’s Hot Dog East Contest on Coney Island.
The 14-time champion arrived at Friday’s weigh-in on crutches.
Chestnut suffered a ruptured tendon in his leg but refused to explain how the injury happened.
Will the crutches impact his ability to devour the delicious dogs?
He doesn’t think so.
“I’m not eating with my leg,” Chestnut told fans. I’m gonna eat like a madman.
“It’s all right. I’ll be able to stand up and eat. I’m excited.”
Whether the hobbled Chestnut will be able to topple his record of 76 hot dogs while injured will be fascinating.
He weighed in at a svelte 235 pounds for the contest, which has become an annual event on July 4 at Nathan’s on Coney Island.
BetUS has all sorts of props to devour on this hot dog feast. And remember, Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action.
Competitive Eating: Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – MEN’S OUTRIGHT WINNER WITHOUT J. CHESTNUT |
MONEYLINE |
| Geoffrey Esper |
+225 |
| Nick Wehry |
+325 |
| Darron Breeden |
+550 |
| Gideon Oji |
+800 |
BetUS’ decision is final
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – WOMEN’S OUTRIGHT WINNER |
MONEYLINE |
| Miki Sudo |
-4000 |
| Michelle Lesco |
+1100 |
| Any Other |
+600 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Miki Sudo must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT TO BEAT HIS PERSONAL RECORD (76 HOT DOGS) |
MONEYLINE |
| Yes |
+155 |
| No |
-220 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – MICHELLE LESCO TO BEAT MIKI SUDO’S RECORD (48.5 HOT DOGS) |
MONEYLINE |
| Yes |
+550 |
| No |
-1000 |
BetUS’ decision is final
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – LARELL MARIE TO BEAT MIKI SUDO’S RECORD (48.5 HOT DOGS) |
MONEYLINE |
| Yes |
+900 |
| No |
-3000 |
BetUS’ decision is final
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT TO SET A NEW RECORD OF 80+ HOT DOGS |
MONEYLINE |
| Yes |
+850 |
| No |
-2500 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT TO SET A NEW RECORD OF 85+ HOT DOGS |
MONEYLINE |
| Yes |
+1000 |
| No |
-4000 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – MEN’S OUTRIGHT WINNER |
MONEYLINE |
| Joey Chestnut |
-5000 |
| Field |
+1100 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – LEADER AFTER 30 SECONDS |
MONEYLINE |
| Joey Chestnut |
-300 |
| Any Other Competitor |
+200 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – LEADER AFTER 1 MINUTE |
MONEYLINE |
| Joey Chestnut |
-550 |
| Any Other Competitor |
+325 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST MINUTE |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 11½ Hot Dogs |
+125 |
| Under 11½ Hot Dogs |
-165 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 2 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 21½ Hot Dogs |
+110 |
| Under 21½ Hot Dogs |
-150 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 3 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 30½ Hot Dogs |
-120 |
| Under 30½ Hot Dogs |
-120 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 4 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 38½ Hot Dogs |
+105 |
| Under 38½ Hot Dogs |
-145 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 5 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 45½ Hot Dogs |
-120 |
| Under 45½ Hot Dogs |
-120 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 6 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 52½ Hot Dogs |
+120 |
| Under 52½ Hot Dogs |
-160 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 7 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 57½ Hot Dogs |
-160 |
| Under 57½ Hot Dogs |
+120 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 8 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 63½ Hot Dogs |
-140 |
| Under 63½ Hot Dogs |
Ev |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT DOGS EATEN IN THE FIRST 9 MINUTES |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 69½ Hot Dogs |
-145 |
| Under 69½ Hot Dogs |
+105 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – MEN’S WINNER TOTAL HOT DOGS EATEN |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 74½ Hot Dogs |
-135 |
| Under 74½ Hot Dogs |
-105 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – MEN’S WINNER TOTAL HOT DOGS EATEN |
MONEYLINE |
| Over 76½ Hot Dogs |
+185 |
| Under 76½ Hot Dogs |
-280 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Alternative line. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT’S EXACT OUTCOME |
MONEYLINE |
| Hot Dogs eaten 77-78 |
+900 |
| Any other result |
-3000 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT’S EXACT OUTCOME |
MONEYLINE |
| Hot Dogs eaten 75-76 |
+200 |
| Any other result |
-300 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT’S EXACT OUTCOME |
MONEYLINE |
| Hot Dogs eaten 73-74 |
+185 |
| Any other result |
-280 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT’S EXACT OUTCOME |
MONEYLINE |
| Hot Dogs eaten 71-72 |
+300 |
| Any other result |
-500 |
BetUS’ decision is final. Joey Chestnut must compete for wagers to have action
| 2022 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – JOEY CHESTNUT’S EXACT OUTCOME |
MONEYLINE |
| Hot Dogs eaten 66-70 |
+700 |
| Any other result |
-1600 |
