Joey Chestnut Beats Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix’s ‘Unfinished Beef’ Hot Dog-Eating Contest

Competitive Eating Champs Square Off Once Again

Joey Chestnut, the reigning king of competitive eating, defeated Takeru Kobayashi in a highly-anticipated rematch at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

The event, which was documented in the Netflix series ‘Unfinished Beef,’ saw Chestnut consume 63 hot dogs in 10 minutes, while Kobayashi managed to eat 48.

It was a significant victory for Chestnut, who had lost to Kobayashi in their previous two meetings.

The Rivalry Between Chestnut and Kobayashi

Chestnut and Kobayashi have been rivals for over a decade, with each man holding the world record for hot dog eating at various points.

Their rivalry has been well-documented in the media, and the two men have often traded barbs in the lead-up to their competitions.

The Netflix series ‘Unfinished Beef’ provided a behind-the-scenes look at the rivalry between Chestnut and Kobayashi, and the personal struggles that each man has faced.

The Hot Dog-Eating Contest

The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the most iconic events in competitive eating.

The contest is held annually on Coney Island in New York City, and it attracts some of the world’s top competitive eaters.

The winner of the contest is awarded the Mustard Yellow Belt, and a cash prize of $10,000.

Chestnut’s Victory

Chestnut’s victory in the 2020 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest was a significant moment in his career.

It was his 13th victory in the event, and it cemented his status as the greatest competitive eater of all time.

Chestnut’s victory was also a victory for the United States, as it ended Kobayashi’s six-year reign as champion.