Bertoletti, 40, won the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest last year, wolfing down a personal best 58 glizzies in 10 minutes. He became just the second person not named Joey Chestnut since 2007 to win the competition.

Joey Chestnut's return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was a triumphant one, as he ate 70.5 hot dogs to win his 17th title at the annual July 4 event.

Patrick Bertoletti is the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but he knows this year will be a different challenge.