‘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 "El Rey Chatarrero"

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. In an interview on the TikTok profile of @lover.studiosss, he shared his dedication to the scrap business, metal recycling, and industrial recycling.

My father died and I opened a scrapyard

His story is inspiring to many, as he claims to be unfamiliar with economic crises, and it was his father's death that drove him to pursue this business model.

About Javier García Roche

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