According to the eatfeats database, today’s victory at the Buffalo Wing Festival is the first time Sonya Thomas has finished ahead of Joey Chestnut since the meat ball eating contest at the Tropicana in Atlantic City in December 2006 and the first time she has won a contest Joey Chestnut competed in since the chili cheese fry eating contest at the Queen Mary in Long Beach in February 2006. A list of head to head results is available after the jump:
2010 Sep 5 |
1st |
4.86 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
U.S Buffalo Wing Eating Championship |
Buffalo, NY |
2010 Sep 5 |
2nd |
4.55 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
U.S Buffalo Wing Eating Championship |
Buffalo, NY |
2010 Jul 4 |
1st |
54 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2010 Jul 4 |
4th |
36 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2010 Mar 17 |
1st |
15.5 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
TooJay’s World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship |
Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
2010 Mar 17 |
4th |
10.5 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
TooJay’s World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship |
Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
2009 Nov 8 |
1st |
50 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Martorano’s Masters Meatball Championship |
Las Vegas, NV |
2009 Nov 8 |
3rd |
42 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Martorano’s Masters Meatball Championship |
Las Vegas, NV |
2009 Sep 27 |
2nd |
81 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2009 Sep 27 |
5th |
65 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2009 Sep 7 |
2nd |
12.39 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Kings Island Skyline Chili Spaghetti Eating Championship |
Cincinnati, OH |
2009 Sep 7 |
3rd |
11.79 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Kings Island Skyline Chili Spaghetti Eating Championship |
Cincinnati, OH |
2009 Jul 4 |
1st |
68 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2009 Jul 4 |
6th |
41 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2009 May 23 |
1st |
5.9 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Funnel Cake Eating Contest |
Doswell, VA |
2009 May 23 |
5th |
3.675 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Funnel Cake Eating Contest |
Doswell, VA |
2008 Jul 4 |
1st |
59 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2008 Jul 4 |
5th |
34 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2007 Oct 28 |
1st |
103 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2007 Oct 28 |
5th |
58 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2007 Sep 29 |
3rd |
19 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Louisiana Downs World Grits Eating Championship |
Bossier City, LA |
2007 Sep 29 |
4th |
18.5 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Louisiana Downs World Grits Eating Championship |
Bossier City, LA |
2007 Sep 14 |
1st |
56 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship |
Houston, TX |
2007 Sep 14 |
4th |
34 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship |
Houston, TX |
2007 Jul 4 |
1st |
66 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2007 Jul 4 |
5th |
39 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2007 May 21 |
1st |
7.05 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
TripRewards Ultimate Hot Wing Eating Champion |
Manhattan, NY |
2007 May 21 |
2nd |
6.01 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
TripRewards Ultimate Hot Wing Eating Champion |
Manhattan, NY |
2007 Mar 17 |
2nd |
? |
5 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Saint Patrick’s Day Chowdown – Round 2 |
Savannah, GA |
2007 Mar 17 |
4th |
? |
5 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Saint Patrick’s Day Chowdown – Round 2 |
Savannah, GA |
2007 Mar 16 |
1st |
10.63 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Saint Patrick’s Day Chowdown – Round 1 |
Savannah, GA |
2007 Mar 16 |
3rd |
? |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Saint Patrick’s Day Chowdown – Round 1 |
Savannah, GA |
2007 Feb 17 |
1st |
5.44 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Long Beach, CA |
2007 Feb 17 |
3rd |
5.29 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Long Beach, CA |
2007 Feb 2 |
1st |
182 |
30 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Wing Bowl 15 |
Philadelphia, PA |
2007 Feb 2 |
3rd |
169 |
30 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Wing Bowl 15 |
Philadelphia, PA |
2007 Jan 20 |
1st |
21 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Pretzel Twister World Pretzel Eating Championship |
Miami, FL |
2007 Jan 20 |
3rd |
17 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Pretzel Twister World Pretzel Eating Championship |
Miami, FL |
2006 Dec 2 |
2nd |
9.91 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Tropicana World Meatball eating championship |
Atlantic City, NJ |
2006 Dec 2 |
3rd |
9.35 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Tropicana World Meatball eating championship |
Atlantic City, NJ |
2006 Oct 28 |
2nd |
91 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2006 Oct 28 |
7th |
53 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2006 Sep 3 |
1st |
22.5 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship |
Atlanta, GA |
2006 Sep 3 |
2nd |
21 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship |
Atlanta, GA |
2006 Aug 19 |
1st |
212 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
GoldenPalace.net World Gyoza Eating Championship |
Los Angeles, CA |
2006 Aug 19 |
2nd |
210 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
GoldenPalace.net World Gyoza Eating Championship |
Los Angeles, CA |
2006 Aug 5 |
2nd |
45 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Johnsonville Brat-Eating World Championship |
Sheboygan, WI |
2006 Aug 5 |
6th |
34 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Johnsonville Brat-Eating World Championship |
Sheboygan, WI |
2006 Jul 4 |
2nd |
52 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2006 Jul 4 |
3rd |
37 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2006 Jun 10 |
1st |
47 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
GoldenPalace.net Grilled Cheese Contest |
Las Vegas, NV |
2006 Jun 10 |
2nd |
37 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
GoldenPalace.net Grilled Cheese Contest |
Las Vegas, NV |
2006 Apr 22 |
1st |
6.25 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Stockton, CA |
2006 Apr 22 |
2nd |
6.25 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Stockton, CA |
2006 Feb 11 |
1st |
8.125 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Long Beach, CA |
2006 Feb 11 |
2nd |
8.0625 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Long Beach, CA |
2006 Feb 1 |
1st |
26 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese finals |
New York City, NY |
2006 Feb 1 |
2nd |
25.5 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese finals |
New York City, NY |
2006 Jan 21 |
1st |
9 |
27 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Big Daddy Burger Eating Contest |
Las Vegas, NV |
2006 Jan 21 |
3rd |
7.34 |
27 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Big Daddy Burger Eating Contest |
Las Vegas, NV |
2006 Jan 14 |
2nd |
10.75 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Corned Beef Eating Championship |
Hot Springs, AR |
2006 Jan 14 |
3rd |
10.75 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Corned Beef Eating Championship |
Hot Springs, AR |
2005 Dec 3 |
1st |
10.3 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Tropicana World Meatball eating championship |
Atlantic City, NJ |
2005 Dec 3 |
2nd |
8.3 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Tropicana World Meatball eating championship |
Atlantic City, NJ |
2005 Nov 23 |
1st |
4.19 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
GoldenPalace.com Thanksgiving Invitational |
Manhattan, NY |
2005 Nov 23 |
2nd |
3.88 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
GoldenPalace.com Thanksgiving Invitational |
Manhattan, NY |
2005 Nov 19 |
2nd |
62 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2005 Nov 19 |
3rd |
56 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Krystal Square Off finals |
Chattanooga, TN |
2005 Nov 12 |
1st |
4.2 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Verizon VoiceWing Buffalo wing finals |
Boston, MA |
2005 Nov 12 |
4th |
3.2 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Verizon VoiceWing Buffalo wing finals |
Boston, MA |
2005 Sep 5 |
1st |
57 |
8 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Chattanooga, TN |
2005 Sep 5 |
2nd |
56 |
8 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Chattanooga, TN |
2005 Sep 4 |
1st |
18.5 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship |
Atlanta, GA |
2005 Sep 4 |
2nd |
18 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship |
Atlanta, GA |
2005 Aug 21 |
1st |
40 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
World Crabcake Eating Championship |
Harrington, DE |
2005 Aug 21 |
2nd |
38 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
World Crabcake Eating Championship |
Harrington, DE |
2005 Aug 6 |
1st |
35 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Johnsonville Brat-Eating World Championship |
Sheboygan, WI |
2005 Aug 6 |
2nd |
34.5 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Johnsonville Brat-Eating World Championship |
Sheboygan, WI |
2005 Jul 4 |
2nd |
37 |
12 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2005 Jul 4 |
3rd |
32 |
12 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
2005 May 28 |
1st |
8.31 |
10 min |
Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas |
Armour Vienna Sausage Eating World Championship |
Charlotte, NC |
2005 May 28 |
4th |
5.41 |
10 min |
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut |
Armour Vienna Sausage Eating World Championship |
Charlotte, NC |
NReda said
September 6, 2010 @ 12:46 am
Joey is ranked #1, but obviously he has off days and loses to some very talented competitors. Is there anyone in the upper ranks of CE who has never finished ahead of Joey? I think it would be cool to see EatFeats develop a database of “Biggest Professional Upsets.” OJ pretty much has the market cornered when it comes to eating statistics.
Anonymous said
September 6, 2010 @ 2:39 am
Joey are you going to hate Soyna now?
Joey said
September 6, 2010 @ 4:24 am
Hahaha I have a ton of fun and there are a lot of upsets.
Anonymous said
September 6, 2010 @ 5:35 am
How can you say Joey had an off day just because he doesn’t post a world record setting performance each time he eats. Sonya deserves a little bit of credit.
NReda said
September 6, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
Sonya deserves a ton of credit for her performance. CE is generally about individual effort and ability, and indeed Sonya’s eating is proof of what she can do. I think it just goes against expectation when the World’s #1 doesn’t win…. and that creates controversy.
anonymous said
September 6, 2010 @ 7:20 pm
Joey you are not that much of a bigshot if you can lower yourself to comment on this site