‘My father died and I opened a scrapyard’—the entrepreneur who turned family grief into a million-dollar fortune

From Grief to Fortune: The Story of Javier García Roche

Javier García Roche, known as "El Rey Chatarrero" (The Scrap King), is a former Spanish boxing champion and social media personality.

He is known for his work in the scrap business and social work, especially with animals. According to an interview on the TikTok profile of @lover.studiosss, he is dedicated to metal recycling and industrial recycling.

‘My father died and I opened a scrapyard’

His story is inspiring, driven by the death of his father to pursue this business model. Born in Barcelona in 1982, he was a professional Spanish boxer and the Spanish champion in the super welterweight category.

Author's summary: Entrepreneur turns grief into fortune.

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La Grada La Grada — 2025-11-02

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