Let's be frank: there's nothing more American than the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every year on July 4 in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Joey Chestnut will be back in action to defend his title at this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 in Coney Island, New York, and oddsmakers have already made him a near lock.

Joey Chestnut is back to defend his title.