I usually hang out over in Family and Friends but happened to be visiting this side of the forum and saw your thread. I'd like to echo those who say that the alcoholism and the abuse are two separate issues. Even if he gets and stays sober, it is more than likely that he will still be an abuser.
I'd like to direct you to this section of the "stickies" over in the F&F forum. You might find some clarification in these threads.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...out-abuse.html (About Abuse)