‘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 is dedicated to the scrap business, metal recycling, and industrial recycling.

He claims to be unfamiliar with economic crises, driven to this business by his father's death.

Born in Barcelona in 1982, he is a former professional Spanish boxer and was 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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