i know i am very bitchy and provoke him and he pushes my buttons as well.
The 2 above items do not justify in any manner him putting his hands on you violently in any way!!!!
Follow the advice above about getting some help first with getting rid of him and second with stopping drinking.
If he touches you one more time CALL THE POLICE!!!!
PRESS CHARGES!!!!
If you do not press charges the message you are sending him is "Honey you hurting me is okay, I will defend you abusing me."
After pressing charges get a protective order and no matter what ENFORCE IT!!!!
The abuse will always get worse and never better. Check out the cases of women who are killed by abusive men, the abuse was allowed to continue by the woman because she thought he loved her and would get better because he always said he was sorry and he promised he would not hurt her again.