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TFM – TRIPLE FIGHT MUSEUM
Every successful organism must FIGHT TO ENDURE
Welcome to the FIGHT—THE TRIPLE FIGHT
A digital museum exploring how struggle in sport, war, and society shaped America, 1890–1929
Featuring Stories of Those Who Fought for What Truly Matters
TFM is committed to preserving and sharing histories that reveal the nature of struggle—how individuals and societies confront conflict, pursue justice, and shape the world around them.
Photo: Dublin, Ireland – March 17, 1923 Ireland’s Mike McTigue sends a powerful flow across the head of Battling Siki of France-Senegal during Siki’s only defense of his short-lived reign as world light heavyweight champion. It was one of a handful of mixed-race title bouts of the 1920s. Moments like this reveal more than sport—they reveal the tensions of an era.
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What Is THE TRIPLE FIGHT?
Photo: An intense match observed by fellow sailors aboard a U.S Navy battleship during World War 1. Such moments, common to the era, reflected a convergence of fights in rings (boxing) and fights among nations.
The TRIPLE FIGHT MUSEUM examines three interconnected arenas of struggle from 1890 through 1929:
1. FIGHTS IN RINGS
Where champions battled for titles—and identity
2. FIGHTS AMONG NATIONS
Where nations fought for power and survival
3. THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE
Where people fought to be seen, heard, and free
Together, these arenas reveal the dual nature of human potential—to build and to destroy, to divide and to unite.
Why This Work Matters
History is not distant. It lives in the structures, tensions, and choices we face today.
By studying the past with care and clarity, we gain insight into the choices before us—and the consequences that follow.
TFM exists to preserve these lessons and bring them forward in ways that inform, engage, and inspire.
Postcard: Philadelphia, 1926. A nation celebrating independence—while still divided.
A Museum in Motion
TFM is not just preserving history—it is redefining how it is experienced.
The TRIPLE FIGHT MUSEUM is an emerging digital institution dedicated to:
- preserving rare and meaningful historical materials
- interpreting the past through curated storytelling
- presenting exhibitions and programs to audiences across North America and beyond
This work is ongoing—and made possible through the support of individuals and organizations who believe history matters.
Postcard: Manhattan, New York – Madison Square Garden, built in 1890 and demolished in 1926, was the most prestigious venue for boxing on the East Coast and home to legendary championship bouts.
In the FIGHT FOR GOOD
With your support, TFM will continue to elevate stories that can inform, engage, and inspire.
Postcard: The Overland Express is depicted at the Southwest Pacific Depot in Reno, Nevada. In 1910, boxing fans traveled to Reno to see the epic battle between Jack Johnson, the first Black man to hold the world heavyweight title, and Jim Jeffries, a former champion who came out of retirement to represent the white race. The fight was a boon for Reno—but sparked violence across the nation. Very little happens in isolation.
Now Launching: The TFM Centennial PLUS Campaign
Join the Work
Every effort to preserve and share meaningful history requires support.
The TFM Centennial-PLUS Campaign provides a way to take part in this work—helping ensure that these stories are not only told, but endure.
Remember: FREEDOM is never FREE and GOOD requires MIGHT.
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TFM – In the FIGHT FOR GOOD