Overview
- The unification bout was staged at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Ottawa, Canada.
- Bermúdez’s record moved to 22-1-1 with 8 knockouts following the victory.
- Bailey entered undefeated at 6-0 and was dropped twice before the referee stopped the fight with 10 seconds left in the opening round.
- The event was broadcast on TyC Sports.
- Analyst Marcelo González reported the result as the first instance of an Argentine boxer winning a world title abroad by first-round stoppage.