Competitive eating contests could switch from a fun spectacle to a respected elite sport, an expert has claimed, with big names already raking in impressive earnings. George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating, insisted such contests have the potential to thrive worldwide due to the sheer entertainment they provide - and says the discipline of key competitors is akin to that of mainstream sports stars. 'It's just pure spectacle,' he told DailyMail.com. 'It's made for media, it's perfect.'
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