It's hard to hate the guy, but he does have very limited skills, and I do believe that early on he was protected. However, recently, he has fought any and everyone that they put in front of him with the exception of PW. I just think that Cotto must have a lot of doubt with the suspected cheating of his last two opponents, and for his benefit, and for his peace of mind a comeback might be good for him.
What boxer is not protected early on his career when they begin? The question is how many top 10 fighters and current and former champs he face and defeated not only at 147 but also at 140. Then compare it to other fighters in his time and you will see the difference from him and others. We need some names of other fighters and see who fought better opponents than Cotto in his weightclasses during his time in boxing... I want to hear some names.