St. Louis’ own Nelly has been tapped to open the highly anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito this weekend in Dallas, Texas.
According to Allhiphop.com, Nelly has been tapped to perform his new single “Just A Dream” for the first time live, prior to the ring entrances of Pacquiao and Margarito.
“In the great tradition of major sporting events blending with superstar musical talent, this megafight is the perfect stage for a big live music performance that will result in a truly memorable event,” said HBO Sports senior vice president Mark Taffet. “We are thrilled to have the live television premiere of Nelly’s ‘Just A Dream’ as part of the Pacquiao-Margarito PPV telecast.”
The fight, which airs live on HBO PPV on November 13th, also features a 10-round undercard welterweight fight between Philly fighter Mike Jones and Jesus Soto-Karass.
Nelly’s track “Just A Dream” is taken from his upcoming album, 5.0, which is due in stores November 16th.
Information from Allhiphop.com contributed to this report.