AthleteFilipino
Irineo Cruz
Professional boxer, Southeast Asian boxing
Biography
Filipino boxer who competed in multiple weight classes during his professional career. He was active in the boxing rings of Southeast Asia during the late 20th century.
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Filipino
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Irineo
Latin origin
“A Spanish or Italian masculine name derived from the Greek Irenaeus, meaning 'peaceful.' Irineo carries religious and classical significance, historically borne by early Christian saints and martyrs. The name has a melodic, Romance-language quality that conveys both spiritual depth and Mediterranean warmth.”