He told Pra Ya Pra Klang that he

wanted to fight for prizes against Thai boxers. This request was relayed to King
Rama I and, after consulting with Pra Raja Wangboworn, the Director of the
Boxing Department, a bet of 50 changs (4,000 Baht) was agreed upon. Pra Raja
Wangboworn selected a good boxer named Muen Han to fight the foreigner in a
ring set up behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace.