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

From Grief to Fortune

Meet Javier García Roche, known as "El Rey Chatarrero" (The Scrap King), 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. In an interview on the TikTok profile of @lover.studiosss, he shared his dedication to metal recycling and industrial recycling.

My father died and I opened a scrapyard

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