The world’s beloved hot dog eating champion has been crippled by a severe jaw injury. Read on…

FOXNews.com - World Hot Dog-Eating Champion Crippled by Jaw Injury

TOKYO — A Japanese man who set a world record by wolfing down dozens of hot dogs within minutes has suffered a severe jaw injury due to his rigorous training, making his next title uncertain.

Takeru “Tsunami” Kobayashi said he can only open his mouth to make a gap the size of a fingertip after being diagnosed with jaw arthritis.