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

From Grief to 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.

My father died and I opened a scrapyard

According to an interview on the TikTok profile of @lover.studiosss, he works in metal recycling and industrial recycling, and claims to be unfamiliar with economic crises.

His story is inspiring, but there is more to his persona.

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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