 In 2006, Bailey defeated Lenin Arroyo, Santos Pakau, Juan Polo Perez and Russell Stoner Jones to get the right to fight Shawn Gallegos for the IBA Intercontinental Light Welterweight title.He defeated Gallegos via a TKO inside eight rounds to become the new International Boxing Association Intercontinental champion.In 2007, he beat Harrison Cuello by KO in the 2nd round.