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

The Entrepreneur Who Turned Grief into Fortune

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.

He claims to be unfamiliar with what an economic crisis is, and that it was the death of his father that drove him to pursue this business model.

His story is inspiring, but there is more behind this persona. Born in Barcelona in 1982, he was a professional Spanish boxer and the Spanish champion in the super welterweight category.

According to an interview on the TikTok profile of @lover.studiosss, he is dedicated to the scrap business, metal recycling, and industrial recycling.

Author's summary: Former boxer turns grief into fortune.

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La Grada La Grada — 2025-11-02

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