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Joey Chestnut is looking to destroy as many drums and flats needed to secure a victory this weekend … telling TMZ Sports he’s got his sights set on reclaiming the chicken wing championship!!
Jaws is slated to compete in the U.S. Chicken Wing Eating Championship in Buffalo on Saturday … going up against some of the top competitive eaters in the world, including the past two winners of the event — Geoffrey Esper and Miki Sudo.
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Joey — who’s won the contest six times over the course of his career — says he’s focused on taking back what’s his … admitting he’s frustrated he hasn’t won since 2018.
Chestnut hints at the awesome vibes and bars in Buffalo as one of the reasons he’s come up short in years past … saying he might love the city TOO much.
“When I go in there early — and the people are so nice — it’s hard to not have a good time there,” Jaws says. “So this year, I need to go in there and I need to control myself a little bit and make sure I don’t have too much fun when I get in to Buffalo.”
Chestnut — who once ate 413 wings in a 12-hour span — says he’s felt so much support from the fans over the years … while also acknowledging there’s a little bit of pressure that comes with having all eyes on him.
There’s more — Joey also tells us his favorite wing spot in Buffalo … and reveals how he’ll celebrate if he comes away with the win.
