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Joey Chestnut defends title after battery plea

Joey Chestnut defends his Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating title on July 4, 2026, after pleading guilty to battery. Despite legal issues, he competes in Coney Island. Miki Sudo also defends her women’s title.