'I love Justin': Floyd Mayweather has kind things to say about former friend Bieber...after 'going nuclear' when the pop star unfollowed him on Instagram

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 23:08 EDT, 26 August 2017 | Updated: 23:08 EDT, 26 August 2017

Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather shared an unlikely friendship, becoming nearly inseparable after first linking up in 2012.

But as the pop singer, 23, has been reevaluating his life and attending church regularly, he is said to have cut ties with the championship boxer, even unfollowing him on Instagram which reportedly caused Mayweather to 'go nuclear,' according to a recent TMZ report.

In a new interview, Floyd, 40, had nothing but nice things to say about Justin despite their cold front. 

Feuding?: Floyd Mayweather (R) is said to have gone 'nuclear' after Justin Bieber unfollowed him on Instagram, but said he 'loves' him in a new interview with Hollywood Unlocked

Feuding?: Floyd Mayweather (R) is said to have gone 'nuclear' after Justin Bieber unfollowed him on Instagram, but said he 'loves' him in a new interview with Hollywood Unlocked

'I love Justin Bieber and I’m gonna always wish him nothing but the best,' Mayweather told Hollywood Unlocked. 

'Justin Bieber is at a point…he’s in a place right now…he’s focused. He’s focused on church. He’s focused on his new team. He’s focused on the lord and only thing I can do is give him the utmost respect,' he explained. 

In what could be interpreted as a slight jab at his former friend, Floyd maintained that his focus is on his Saturday night fight: 'My beef is with Conor McGregor. My beef is not with somebody that’s a pop star.'

Budding friendship: They first became close when Bieber was an invited guest to one of Mayweather's 2012 matches at request of Floyd's daughter Iyanna

Budding friendship: They first became close when Bieber was an invited guest to one of Mayweather's 2012 matches at request of Floyd's daughter Iyanna

They first became close when Bieber was an invited guest to one of Mayweather's 2012 matches at request of Floyd's daughter Iyanna.

Soon after, Bieber was ringside at nearly all of the boxer's gigs as they developed a tight friendship. 

They uploaded videos with each other, getting spa treatments across from each other in one clip and Mayweather acting as Bieber's boxing coach in another. 

Inseparable: Soon the pop star was ringside at most of Mayweathers matches and even accompanied him to press conferences and parties, seen here in 2015

Inseparable: Soon the pop star was ringside at most of Mayweathers matches and even accompanied him to press conferences and parties, seen here in 2015

But the pop-star has lately been spending much of his time with Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong Church, and is said to be getting counseling about reducing 'bad influences' in his life, according to TMZ.

Bieber is affiliated with the New York City branch of Hillsong, which is run by Lentz - who is described by many as a rock-star pastor for his atypical attire for preacher. 

It's unclear whether the church's wholesome influence led to the Instagram unfollow against Mayweather, but the fighter is a notorious strip-club enthusiast.

Bad blood?: Justin has begun attending church more regularly and is said to have cut 'bad influences' out of his life, which may include strip club enthusiast Mayweather

Bad blood?: Justin has begun attending church more regularly and is said to have cut 'bad influences' out of his life, which may include strip club enthusiast Mayweather

 

 

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