Despite being banned from the Nathan's annual competition, Joey Chestnut proved he is still the ultimate hot dog-eating champion by downing 57 hot dogs and buns in five minutes at an event in Fort Bliss, Texas. Meanwhile, in New York, Pat Bertoletti claimed the Nathan's championship with a total of 58 hot dogs and buns. Major League Eating has reversed their ban on Chestnut, raising the possibility of an epic showdown between him and Bertoletti at next year's competition. With Chestnut holding the overall record of 76 hot dogs and buns consumed at Nathan's, all eyes will be on the 2025 event for what could be a historic battle between two fierce competitors. The hot dog-eating world eagerly anticipates what promises to be an intriguing showdown between the reigning champion and the legendary Chestnut.