Hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut battles rival Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix competition

Netflix announces live hot dog eating contest between competitive eaters Chestnut and Kobayashi after years-long rivalry. Labor Day showdown planned.

Netflix has announced an epic showdown between competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi in a battle to determine the ultimate hot dog eating champion. The event, titled "Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef," will showcase the talents of these two legendary eaters as they compete to see who can devour the most hot dogs in a set amount of time.

Chestnut, a 16-time Nathan's hot dog eating champion, and Kobayashi, a six-time winner, have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to their previous encounters at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The last time they faced off was in 2009, where Chestnut emerged victorious in a sudden-death event that solidified his status as the reigning champion.

With Chestnut holding the world record for eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes and Kobayashi dominating the event from 2001 to 2006 before being banned in 2010, the stage is set for an intense battle between these two competitive eaters. Despite recent reports of retirement from Kobayashi and alleged bans from the Nathan's contest for Chestnut, both competitors are eager to showcase their impressive eating skills once again.

The event will be live-streamed on Netflix on Labor Day, Sept. 2, with further details about the location and time to be announced. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown between Chestnut and Kobayashi, as they put their rivalry to the test and compete for the title of ultimate hot dog eating champion.

In a surprising turn of events, Kobayashi, who appeared to be retiring from competitive eating, has confirmed that he is not ready to say goodbye just yet. With a fierce determination to take down his rival one last time, Kobayashi is gearing up for an epic showdown that will be watched by fans around the world.

Chestnut, on the other hand, has expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, referring to Kobayashi as his fiercest rival. Despite the unexpected turn of events leading to his alleged ban from the Nathan's contest, Chestnut is eager to face off against Kobayashi once again and prove his dominance in the world of competitive eating.

As the countdown to the "Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef" event begins, fans can anticipate a thrilling and intense battle between these two legendary eaters. With their impressive track records and fierce rivalry, Chestnut and Kobayashi are set to deliver a showdown that will go down in competitive eating history. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly-anticipated event as the ultimate hot dog eating champion is crowned.

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