SHE'S MAD AS HELL; Assault rap Boycott tells of row with ex-mistress.(News)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: October 21, 1998| Author: Arnold, Harry | Copyright information

CRICKET legend Geoffrey Boycott faced his toughest umpire yesterday as his legal match with ex-lover Margaret Moore went into its second innings.

The former England and Yorkshire star was defending himself for the first time against claims that he punched Mrs Moore 20 times in the face, having failed to attend a court hearing nine months ago.

But as well as facing his former mistress across a French courtroom he also had to take on beautiful blonde judge Madam...

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