Joey Chestnut Eyeing 80 Scorching Canines In Nathan’s Return, ‘Gonna Drop The Hammer’

Joey Chestnut is getting hungry … telling TMZ Sports activities he is able to “drop the hammer” in his large return to the Nathan’s Scorching Canine Consuming Contest come July 4 — and he is acquired an INSANE objective in thoughts.

We caught up with the world’s best eater contemporary off the information he would once more be competing within the Independence Day custom after a yr away on account of sponsorship drama … and he is trying to make up for misplaced time.

“You have to go without something in order to know how much you appreciate it,” Chestnut stated. “I’m definitely hungry for this year. Two and a half weeks, I’m going to be putting down some hot dogs.”

As for HOW dominant … Chestnut stated it could be a “dream” if he may eclipse 80 tube steaks within the tummy as soon as the 10-minute timer goes off — which might be 4 greater than his occasion file.

Jaws admitted it was “tough” to sit down out his Tremendous Bowl … however stated his fellow opponents talking out on wanting him again within the combine goes to point out how the consuming group really is particular.

Chestnut additionally weighed in on the rift with Main League Consuming … and he stated as soon as either side really acquired to speaking once more, they have been in a position to attain a standard floor.

However now that that is behind them?? Jaws stated there’s just one factor left to do.