Joey Chestnut Injury

One of the greatest sports champions in American history is expected to be in pain on Monday.

Joey Chestnut, the greatest Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion ever is scheduled to challenge his record on the 4th of July.

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Fans of sports are awed. "Flu Game Chestnut incoming," one person tweeted. "Flu game Joey chestnut. He's real," one fan added.

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