I NEVER HIT HER AND I'LL SAY THAT TO THE DAY I DIE; Boycott loses beating case.(News) From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: May 4, 2000| Author: Arnold, Harry | COPYRIGHT 2000 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

GEOFF Boycott insisted he was innocent yesterday after appeal judges ruled he DID beat his ex-lover.

The cricket legend declared: "I never hit her. I'll say that to the day I die. My conscience is clear."

Former lover Margaret Moore, 48, smiled in triumph, and retorted: "I'm delighted. He got what he deserved."

Boycott, 59, had appealed against a conviction and pounds 5,000 fine for assault.

The punishment was handed down by a French cou...