India, July 4 -- Joey Chestnut takes back the title at the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest. After sitting out the competition in 2024, he has won his 17th title at the annual event. According to The Independent, Chestnut ate 70.5 hot dogs on July 4, 2025, which made him the winner against his competitors at the contest.

As the timer hit four minutes, Chestnut was in the lead as he devoured 50 hot dogs. With two minutes remaining, he was down to 60 while Patrick Bertoletti, who was the reigning champion, was over 20 hot dogs behind.

Bertoletti secured second position as he ate 46.5 hot dogs, followed by James Webb in third position, who ate 45.5 hot dogs.

Wearing the Mustard belt and holding a giant plate of hot dogs, Chestnut told the cr...