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Also known as “The Tsunami”, Kobayashi devoured the competition for six straight years at what is considered the Super Bowl of competitive eating. But last year, the up and coming eater Chestnut shattered Kobayashi’s record by consuming 66 wieners AND buns in 12 minutes to bring the coveted Mustard Belt back home to the United States.

Reportedly, Kobayashi wasn’t 100% going into last year’s match as he injured his jaw during training. Despite his injury, the Japanese eater was still able to gorge himself with a personal best 63 frankfurters. Currently ranked #3 by the International Federation of Competitive Eating, Kobayashi will have plenty to prove as the 10-11 dog.

Since knocking “The Tsunami’ from his throne last year, Chestnut has been on a roll earning world records in numerous eating events. In October, he annihilated 103 Krystal burgers in the Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship . Than in February, Chestnut inhaled 241 chicken wings at Wing Bowl XVI. Finally, in March, the California resident made 78 matzoh balls at Kenny & Ziggy’s World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship. With results like these, it isn’t surprising that Chestnut is currently the top ranked eater in the world.

As everyone celebrates Independence Day, be sure to tune into ESPN to see whose stomach will reign supreme, and don’t forget to place your bets at Sportsbook.com. If betting on competitive eating isn’t your thing, you could always take advantage of Sportsbook.com’s true dime lines in baseball all summer long.

2008 Nathan’s International fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest betting Odds

Joey Chestnut 5/6

Takeru Kobayashi 10/11