Location: Boonville, MO
After a two minute overtime, Tim “Eater X” Janus ate 7 lbs 11.5 ounces of boneless buffalo wings to set a world record and making him the world champion of boneless wing-eating. Number 7-ranked Ben Monson was a very close second, eating 7lbs 9.5 ounces. A field of 15 Major League Eaters and local amateur hopefuls participated in the event held at Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville, Mo.
Two-time Isle Champ Bob Shoudt was slated to compete in Boonville, only to fall victim to travel delays forcing him to miss the contest.
The win marks the first in four tries for Eater X at Isle of Capri hosted events. There will be at least four more contests at Isle properties around the country in 2010.
TOP FINISHERS 1-"Eater X" Tim Janus - 7 lbs 11.5 oz (includes 2-minute OT eatoff) - $2,000 2-Ben Monson - 7lbs 9.5 oz (includes 2-minute OT eatoff) - $1,200 3-Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas - 5lbs 8oz - $800 4-Damon Wells - 3lbs 1.5oz - $600 5-Ben “Hungry Wolf” Taylor - 2lbs 9.5oz - $400
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