Chestnut defends rib eating title

Professional eater Joey Chestnut defended his title on Wednesday at the World Rib Eating Contest.

He scarfed down eight pounds of ribs in just 12 minutes.

In addition to the two slabs of ribs, he also get $5,000 in prize money.

That comes with bragging rights, of course.

The was the Minor League Eating's seventh annual championship.

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