Joey Chestnut talks Krystal Square Off V with Times Free Press

Joey Chestnut, the reigning Krystal Square Off champion and world record holder, recently spoke with the Times Free Press about the upcoming KSO V. In the interview, Chestnut says he competes purely for the “thrill of the competition”. He also has some pretty stinging words about his competitor Takeru Kobayashi, the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Krystal Square Off champion, saying, “I guess, if his pride is located in his jaw, it was hurting pretty bad,” referring to Kobayashi’s withdrawal from the 2007 KSO due to a jaw injury.

Joey Chestnut also discusses his strict training regimen, which you can hear him discuss by clicking here.

The Times Free Press also spoke with “Humble” Bob Shoudt about his predicitions for this year’s KSO and how he thinks ameatuers will fair in the compeition. Click here to listen to the “Humble” Bob audio.

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