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

Javier García Roche: From Grief to Million-Dollar Fortune

Known as "El Rey Chatarrero" (The Scrap King) on social media, Javier García Roche 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 discussed 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, driven by the death of his father to pursue this business model. 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