Pacquiao, Mayweather in a Race to Pay-Per-View Sales Supremacy

Schaefer's prediction takes into consideration the powerhouse undercard arranged by GBP which includes Erik Morales and Canelo Alvarez, who are both popular PPV attractons.

The Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight could indeed hit 1.7 million buys or even more with its powerhouse undercard back up. If it does reach the target, the fight could become the second highest PPV grosser in recent history in the non-heavyweight division.

In 2007, Mayweather, along with Oscar de la Hoya, made 2.4 million in PPV buys, a record that has yet to be broken in the non-heavyweight division. In this highest-grossing fight, Mayweather won over de la Hoya via a unanimous decision.

Today, Pacquiao and Mayweather are in collision for the race to PPV supremacy. And boxing insiders say the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Marquez trilogy could pose a treat to Mayweather's 1.7 million PPV forecast.

Rumors are swirling around the Pacquiao vs. Marquez undercard could be as attractive as Mayweather's undercard for his Saturday date with Ortiz.

Undefeated Tim Bradley is being groomed to fight against an unknown opponent in the Pacquiao vs. Marquez undercard on November 12.

Bradley will likely move to Top Rank after he is done with the legal dispute with his previous promoters. The unbeaten champion has reportedly been promised at least $1.2 million for his debut at Top Rank.

Another popular PPV attraction or a number of title fights could further boost the projected revenues from PPV subscriptions for the Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight.

Pacquiao made at least 1.3 million in PPV buys during his last fight with Shane Mosley

If the Top Rank undercard for the Pacquiao vs. Marquez trilogy are more attractive than the Mayweather vs. Ortiz undercard, there is a very good chance Pacquiao will hit more than 1.7 million and outpoint Mayweather in the PPV race.