how much money did joey chestnut win
The Hollywood Reporter. Nathan's Champ Joey Chestnut Gives a Minute-By-Minute Guide to Competitive Eating. Ahead of the annual July Fourth event, the seven-time hot dog eating champ -- who claimed $50,000 in prize money last year -- breaks down what he's thinking during a typical 10-minute contest. One minute after an eating contest, Joey Chestnut says he's usually in shock.